Android Find My Device Tracker Faces off with Apple AirTag in Mail Experiment: The Outcome Revealed

Tech & AI | July 7, 2024, 6:44 p.m.

Google recently launched the Find My Device network on Android, bringing the promise of AirTag-like trackers for Android users. However, the current state of the network doesn't compare to Apple's, as seen in a test where trackers were dropped in the mail. Only a few trackers are available so far, and they are limited in functionality due to Google's slow rollout and default settings. In a test comparing an AirTag to a Pebblebee tracker, the AirTag provided frequent updates on its location, while the Pebblebee tracker struggled to update properly and reverted back to the user's home location. This indicates that Google's network lags behind Apple's in location tracking performance. The limitations may be due to Google's "high-traffic areas" setting, which restricts location reporting unless in specific locations. As Google works to improve the network, it's clear that there is still progress to be made. Stay tuned for updates on Find My Device trackers.