Google’s upgraded Find My Device network is finally rolling out worldwide, starting with the US and Canada. The network can use Bluetooth proximity tracking to allow billions of Android devices and ...

If you have an Android phone or tablet, Google will email you soon - if it hasn’t already - to say your device will automatically beam its location anonymously to strangers’ compatible gadgets nearby.

Blake has over a decade of experience writing for the web, with a focus on mobile phones, where he covered the smartphone boom of the 2010s and the broader tech scene. When he's not in front of a ...

Find My Device can sometimes be vital for recovering lost or stolen items. But, there is potential abuse by stalkers on the ...

Google confirmed a few days ago that its Find My Device network would go live on Android in a few days. The feature would allow users to harness the massive network of connected Android devices to ...

In recent years, device location features from Apple, Google, and Samsung have made it easier than ever to find a missing phone. You're often able to fire up a map on your laptop or another device and ...

Manuel Vonau was Android Police's Google Editor until April 2024, with expertise in Android, Chrome, Pixels, and other Google products. For five years, he covered tech news and reviewed devices after ...

The advent of Bluetooth trackers has made it a lot easier to find your bag or keys when they’re lost, but it has also put inconspicuous tracking tools in the hands of people who might misuse them.

Find My Device helps you locate your lost Android device or accessory. At the moment, it requires the device to be online and powered on to report its location. This caveat could go away soon, though, ...

Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police and MakeUseOf since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as ...

I compared Apple's Find My against Google's Find My Device to see which was better at finding lost items. Lexy was a producer and on-air presenter who covered consumer tech, including the latest ...