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Scott Younker

Apple and Google are finally joining forces to stop unwanted Bluetooth tracking

Bluetooth.

Around this time last year, Google and Apple teamed up to announce a new specification designed to prevent Bluetooth-enabled tracking devices from tracking users without their knowledge. 

At the time, the specifications were just a proposal. The best Bluetooth trackers can be very useful for finding keys or other items. However, they can also be misused to track individuals, often without their knowledge. Apple devices weren't great at stopping Bluetooth trackers.

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