Apple and Google team up to combat smart tracker stalkers
Apple and Google have teamed up and jointly submitted a proposed industry specification to fight the abuse of Bluetooth-powered smart trackers for unwanted tracking.
In a press statement on Tuesday, the companies said the "first-of-its-kind" specification would allow Bluetooth location-tracking devices to be compatible with unauthorised tracking detection and alerts across iOS and Android.
Apple and Google have teamed up and jointly submitted a proposed industry specification to fight the abuse of Bluetooth-powered smart trackers for unwanted tracking.
In a press statement on Tuesday, the companies said the "first-of-its-kind" specification would allow Bluetooth location-tracking devices to be compatible with unauthorised tracking detection and alerts across iOS and Android.