askat@programming.devM to Android@programming.dev · 4 months agoAndroid 15 could allow devices to be tracked even when switched offwww.androidcentral.comexternal-linkmessage-square32fedilinkarrow-up1118arrow-down11file-text
arrow-up1117arrow-down1external-linkAndroid 15 could allow devices to be tracked even when switched offwww.androidcentral.comaskat@programming.devM to Android@programming.dev · 4 months agomessage-square32fedilinkfile-text
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-squareFaceDeer@fedia.iolinkfedilinkarrow-up4arrow-down1·4 months agoIf it’s a problem for you then turn it off in settings.
minus-squareMakhno@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up6arrow-down2·4 months agoThe fact that it’s a feature at all implies that other, possibly nefarious actors, have the ability to track it too
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