Google is rolling out its new Find My Device service first in the US and Canada to make it easier for users to find their lost Android smartphones, tablets and other devices. announced. The company states that the renewed service will be available worldwide in the near future.
With Google’s crowdsourced network of more than 1 billion Android devices, the new Find My Device feature will allow users to find their phone on Google Maps or search for it even if the phone is offline. In fact, Google Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro smartphone owners will be able to use the Find My Device feature even if the device is turned off or the battery is completely dead. By the way, we should also point out that the service supports devices with Android 9 and above.
In addition to being able to find Android smartphones and tablets, Google underlines that it will also launch a new Find My Device function in the near future. The description is as follows: “Starting in May, you will be able to find everyday items such as your keys, wallet or luggage using Bluetooth tracking tags from Chipolo and Pebblebee in the Find My Device app. Created specifically for the Find My Device network, these tags will be compatible with unknown tracking alerts on Android and iOS to help protect you from unwanted tracking. “Keep your eyes peeled for additional Bluetooth tags from Eufy, Jio, Motorola, and others later this year.”
Additionally, in May, the Find My Device app will include a “Find nearby” button that will direct you to a lost item with a supported Bluetooth tracking device. For those with a Nest smart home device, the app will also direct users to a Bluetooth tracker-based item that disappears depending on how close they are to the Nest product. It will also be possible to share where a device might be (like a home key or TV remote) with a family member or friends in the app.
Google says its new Find My Device service includes privacy features like end-to-end encryption of location data. The service also has a feature called bulk device location reporting. This will help protect against hackers who might want to use this data to track it to a home or other location.
