Apple Updates AirTags To Help Prevent Unwanted Tracking

In its statement, Apple highlights that AirTags have been helpful in numerous criminal cases. The company states that it works closely with law enforcement agencies and provides AirTag details when faced with valid requests from law enforcement or a subpoena. In the process, it has allegedly helped in the capture of criminals on more than one occasion. However, as the other side of the coin is so dark and involves cases of stalking, Apple will be introducing changes to AirTags to make them safer to use.

Apple is adding a number of privacy warnings to the AirTag setup. Users will be shown a message during first-time setup, stating that AirTags are only meant to track their belongings and that using them to track people is without their consent is a crime in many parts of the world. The privacy warning also states that Apple can provide information about the owner of the AirTag if it becomes required by law enforcement.

The company is also going to fix an issue with AirPods. Some users have been receiving an “Unknown Accessory Detected” alert instead of specifying the type of device detected. Starting with the new update, AirPods will be properly identified along with AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, and third-party Find My accessories.