Apple AirTag vs. Find My

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Apple AirTag

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Any Apple device or tracking item plus the last few generations of earbuds and headphones from Beats and Apple will have its encrypted identity relayed through any iPhone , iPad , or Mac that is nearby and has an internet connection.

Apple built in anti-stalking features for its Find My network.

Starting with Android 6 , people with that smartphone type will also receive alerts about AirTags and Find My items.

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