Originally scheduled for a summer 2023 launch, Google has delayed the release of the Find My Device network until Apple fully implements unknown tracker alerts in its own Find My service. Both companies are working on a joint system that will allow cross-platform alerts across Android and iOS platforms. The specification for this system is expected to be finalized by the end of the year.
Google’s current Find My Device service locates Android devices such as phones and smartwatches, provided they have internet access and location services enabled. The upcoming Find My Device network will work with Bluetooth trackers and will not require an internet connection or location services to locate items. This feature leverages the billion-plus Android devices globally to help locate lost items.
