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Android 15 is expected to introduce a Powered Off Finder API. This API will enable compatible devices to be tracked even when switched off. The feature is expected to be available on the Google Pixel 9 series, and the Pixel 8 series.
minus-squareFaceDeerlinkfedilink3•1 year agoIf it’s a problem for you then turn it off in settings. arrow-up14arrow-down11file-textreply1starmore-verticalmailMessageflagCreate ReportslashBlock user
minus-squareMakhnolink4•1 year agoThe fact that it’s a feature at all implies that other, possibly nefarious actors, have the ability to track it too arrow-up16arrow-down12file-textreply1starmore-verticalmailMessageflagCreate ReportslashBlock user
If it’s a problem for you then turn it off in settings.
The fact that it’s a feature at all implies that other, possibly nefarious actors, have the ability to track it too