When Apple announced the AirTag item tracker it was far from the first accessory that was designed to make it easier for people to keep tabs on all of their stuff, but it soon became one of the most popular. Its relatively cheap asking price and incredible accuracy made it perfect for finding your keys. But it also made it incredibly accessible for people who wanted to use it for ill — like stalking.
As Google has been working on launching its own Find My-like tracking network it agreed to work with Apple to try and prevent those networks and devices from being used by stalkers. Google had said that it wouldn't bring its Find My Device network online until Apple was ready to add safety features to the iPhone that would allow owners to be alerted if a Find My Device accessory was following them — and now, it is.
