INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Bluetooth trackers have existed for quite a while, but Apple made them worthwhile when it enlisted every iPhone to support AirTags
The tracking was so reliable that Apple had to add anti-stalking features, and there are just as many Android phones out there
However, Google's version of mobile device tracking, known as Find Hub, has been comparatively spotty
Now, Google is about to offer users a choice that could fix Bluetooth tracking on Android.According to a report from Android Authority,
Google is preparing to add a new screen to the Android setup process
This change, integrated with Play Services version 25.24, has yet to roll out widely, but it will allow anyone setting up an Android phone
to choose a more effective method of tracking that will bolster Google's network
This is included in the Play Services changelog as, "You can now configure Find Hub when setting up your phone, allowing the device to be
located remotely."Trackable devices like AirTags and earbuds work by broadcasting a Bluetooth LE identifier, which phones in the area can
Our always-online smartphones then report the approximate location of that signal, and with enough reports, the owner can pinpoint the tag
Perhaps wary of the privacy implications, Google rolled out its Find Hub network (previously Find My Device) with harsh restrictions on
where device finding would work.By default, Find Hub only works in busy areas where multiple phones can contribute to narrowing down the
settings where no one is going to see it
Currently, the settings for Find Hub are under the security menu of your phone, but the patch may vary from one device to the next
For Pixels, it's Security > Device finders > Find Hub > Find your offline devices
Yeah, not exactly discoverable.
