Android’s Find My Device network settings go live for some users

Almost a year after the announcement at Google I/O, Google is now beginning the rollout of their new device tracking network via Android, called “Find My Device.”
This was initially delayed to ensure compatibility with iPhone use.
The system is in development.
Users can use “Find My Device,” which runs on all Android smartphones with Google Play Services, to recover various lost items such as phones, smartwatches, trackers and headphones.
The intention to launch this network in May 2023 was postponed by Google, the reason being waiting for new security updates from Apple.
These updates were necessary to secure trackers used with Android devices.
According to 9to5Mac, these security measures will be visible in iOS 17.5 by early 2024.
Recently, Google began phasing in this network.
In the most recent beta version of Google Play Services, version 24.12.14, an option called “Find your offline devices” has appeared.
This option is visible in the settings menu for some users and offers several ways to find devices: without a network, only in crowded areas or always on the network.
Users also have the option to disable this feature completely, although it is on by default for all areas.
The September 2023 settings read as follows:
Without network: “Your device will not participate in the network, but you can still track your offline devices using the last known locations when they were online.”
With network only in crowded areas: “Use last known locations or the network in crowded locations such as airports or packed walking routes. Your device uses location data only if other devices in the network detect the same lost item.”
With the network in all areas: “Use last known locations or the network even in quiet areas. If your device is the only one detecting the object, location data can be used to find it.”
The rollout of this feature was initially noted by @AssembleDebug and has since been confirmed by several users on Telegram, although it still appears to have limited availability.
For example, it is not yet available on a Pixel 8 Pro with the latest Play Services update, but this may vary by device.
On Pixel devices, this setting can be found under Settings > Security & Privacy > Device Finder > Find My Device > Find Your Offline Devices.   While this rollout is not yet broad and official, it does appear to be the first phase of a more extensive launch.
It is likely that Google will fully activate this feature when iOS 17.5 is available to iPhone users, which is expected to be in May. For more details, we contacted Google. Source for news 9t05GoogleAnotherrelated articles that may be of interest to you: Apple Strengthens AirTag Security with Anti-tracking Measures in iOS 17.5How tohide an Apple AirTag on your bikeTheApple AirTag for cats and dogs: review on pet trackers