Google's Find My Device for Android could soon match Apple's Find ... - PhoneArena
In June 2021, a report said that Google was looking to raise the capabilities of its Find My Device feature bringing it to the same level as Apple's Find My network. The latter can track lost or stolen iPhone units, iPad tablets, Macs, and AirTag trackers even if they are out of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth range. Heck, the Find My network will find these devices even if they are turned off! Soon, Android devices worldwide might form a network to help find lost or stolen Android or Wear OS devices Google's Find My Device only tracks phones that have been signed in to your Google account. The platform also can't help others find their lost or stolen devices. However, Google's work to expand the capabilities of its Find My Device feature continues. Google's release notes for the December 2022 Play Store update (via Android Police) include the following mention: "Find My Device now supports encrypted last-known-location reports for Android devices, using a new privacy-cent...