Apple AirTag is being used to track people and one woman even sued Apple for the same thing. Check the details.
Apple AirTag is used by people to track their belongings like wallets, bags etc. However, what if we told you that the device was also used to track or track a People! According to a Reuters report, Apple AirTag was used by ex-boyfriends to spy on girlfriends. And the woman even filed a lawsuit against Apple Inc for the same thing. “Apple Inc has been sued by two women who say their AirTag devices have made it easier for their former partners and other stalkers to track victims,” the Reuters report reads.
The women said in a proposed class action lawsuit filed in San Francisco federal court that Apple failed to protect people from unwanted human trafficking through AirTag since launching the so-called ‘proof of tracking’ device in April 2021.
Meanwhile, for the uninitiated, AirTag is an easy way to keep track of your stuff. All you need to do is attach it to your keys, backpack, etc. They’re on your radar in the Find My app, where you can also track them. Apple device. AirTags are available with prices starting at Rs. 3490.
AirTag sends a secure Bluetooth signal that is detectable by nearby devices on the Find My network. These devices send your AirTag location to iCloud — you can then go to the Find My app and view the location on a map. The whole process is anonymous and encrypted to protect your privacy.
However, in addition to using the device to track their belongings, privacy experts and law enforcement say some people use AirTags for criminal or malicious purposes. According to Reuters, Apple did not immediately respond on Tuesday to requests for comment.
It can be known that, in February, Apple announced an upgrade plan to make it easier to find devices, and warn users faster that unknown AirTags may be “accompanying them”. .
