There are cases that AirTag locators from Apple are used by criminals. It has often been said that this equipment is willingly used by stalkers to track specific people. Apple, wanting to solve this problem, has provided iPhone users with an application that informs them that a particular AirTag has been in their location for a long time and users may be unaware of this. To increase the effectiveness of the fight against criminals, Apple will also cooperate in this area with Google.
Apple and Google have already started working together to create new standards for Bluetooth-enabled devices that will prevent misuse of trackers. Other companies, such as Samsung and Chipolo, have also expressed their willingness to cooperate and apply the rules. The specification of the solution is available on the IETF website, and it is expected to be introduced to iOS and Android phones by the end of 2023.