Fromthe release of AirTagsLast year, various cases of espionage and harassment tarnished the reputation of these accessories. Apple is well aware of the problem and does not deny it. The Cupertino company recently announced the implementation of certain updates and additional features.in order to rectify the situation.
Reflexes to adopt to spot unknown AirTags
But the phenomenon is now serious enough in the United States to attract the attention of New York Attorney General Letitia James. In a warning notice for the attention of consumers, it expressed itself on the risks linked to improper use of these accessories. For example, some New Yorkers have found AirTags attached to their cars or in their purses and other personal items.
According to her, this is an unacceptable practice which must under no circumstances be tolerated. From then on, it encourages the inhabitants “to take extra care of their personal belongings and follow the advice provided by my office to stay safe.»
She therefore recommends listening to unusual beeps around you. Likewise, when you discover an AirTag, you should bring your smartphone close to it to obtain its serial number. You can then deactivate the AirTag by following the instructions displayed on the screen or by removing its battery.
On iPhones, an alert message from the Find My app is also there to alert you when you have been near a tracker for a prolonged period of time. You will be able to easily spot a spy AirTag. Note that Android smartphone owners can do the same by downloading the Tracker Detect application from the Google Play Store.
