Google is rolling out an Android feature to prevent unwanted Bluetooth tracking

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  • Google announced it is rolling out unknown tracker alerts this month.
  • The alerts will notify you if an unknown Bluetooth tracker is traveling with you.
  • Users will be able to get more information on the tracker and actions they can take.
  • Users can manually scan for nearby trackers.

There’s both a good side and a bad side to Bluetooth trackers. While they can make finding items easier, they can also be misused for tracking your whereabouts. But Google is rolling out tools that can help mitigate the dangers Bluetooth trackers pose.

Today, Google announced that it is rolling out a new feature that will help keep you safe from unwanted Bluetooth tracking. Reportedly launching this month, Android users will get access to unknown tracker alerts. This feature will be available for any device with Android 6.0 or above. Google says its unknown tracker alerts offer three ways to protect yourself from unwanted tracking: notifications, actions, and scanning.

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