Apple moves to stop AirTag tracking misuse

As part of the changes to make misuse harder, Apple said every user setting up their AirTag for the first time will see a message warning that using the device to track people without consent is a crime in many regions around the world. Currently, iPhone users receive "Unwanted tracking" alerts if an unknown AirTag moves with them. Image source, APPLE. Currently iOS users can send an unwanted tracking alert to make the suspect AirTag play tones and Apple has said tags will use louder tones in the future to make the tag easier to locate. Apple AirTags are incredibly good at finding things. The AirTags themselves are relatively new, and it's clear that Apple hasn't yet worked out how best to protect people.

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