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Apple aims to thwart secret AirTag tracking with tweaks

Apple is updating AirTags to thwart the coin-sized devices from being used to secretly track people instead of just find lost items as intended.

Apple is updating AirTags to thwart the coin-sized devices from being used to secretly track people instead of just find lost items as intended.
Apple is updating AirTags to thwart the coin-sized devices from being used to secretly track people instead of just find lost items as intended.

Apple on Thursday announced updates to AirTag coin-sized tracking devices to prevent them from being used to secretly track people instead of just finding lost keys, wallets or other items.

AirTag software is being updated to display a warning the first time it is used, advising that tracking people without their consent is a crime in many locales and Apple will share the identities of owners with police when warranted.

Original URL: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/latest-news/apple-aims-to-thwart-secret-airtag-tracking-with-tweaks/news-story/a18905e02bdad8574d5c7a8185840e40