Android is getting my favorite iOS tracking feature – what to expect
‘Notify when left behind’ is making its way to Android – but to limited devices for now.
Google's Find My hub is set to introduce an eagerly anticipated feature called "Notify when left behind," bringing a convenient tracking capability from iOS to Android users. This feature, originally previewed in October, will notify users when a registered device is separated from their phone, except when the device is left at an address registered to their Google account.
Initially, the feature will be available for Chipolo trackers and Moto Tag, but Google plans to expand it to support a wider range of Bluetooth trackers, headphones, smartwatches, laptops, and other devices.
Android's compatibility with third-party manufacturers gives it a significant edge over Apple in terms of device tracking. Currently, the feature is limited to notifying users when a device is left outside their home address, but users hope for more customization options to include other safe locations. The introduction of this feature on Android should bring a more comprehensive solution to the growing problem of misplacing devices, providing users with peace of mind and an easier way to keep track of their many gadgets.
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