Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google appears to be preparing a new “People Finding” mode for the Find Hub when you’re near the person you’re looking for. It’s possible this could be a short-range directional tool similar to Apple’s Precision Finding. It’s not yet clear if UWB support on both phones will be … Read More “Find Hub ‘People Finding’ upgrade could offer Apple-style precision” »
TL;DR Android 17 introduces biometric authentication for the “Mark as lost” feature, ensuring that even if a thief has your PIN, they cannot disable device tracking or regain access to your phone. Triggering “Mark as lost” now also goes beyond a simple lock, automatically hiding Quick Settings and disabling new Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections. Google … Read More “Android 17’s latest anti-theft feature stops thieves who already have your PIN” »
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Google’s Find Hub network and AirTag alternative trackers have been out for nearly two years now, and a lot has happened in this time. What started as a weak network with many bugs, inconsistencies, and unreliability issues is now a more solid, widespread, and reliable way to find your … Read More “5 fixes Google’s AirTag alternatives still need before you can fully trust them” »
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Apple’s AirTag and Find My ecosystem have had a huge head start on Google’s Find Hub for many years now. It’s easy to find objects, beyond the simple Bluetooth trackers, with embedded tracking ability that can be quickly located from an iPhone or iPad — bikes, wallets, backpacks, luggage, … Read More “I tried the smart wallet Google fans have been waiting for — but it’s overrated” »
