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Google rolling out a network and tags to help find objects
Silicon Valley 5:29 pm on April 11, 2024
Google is expanding its Nearby Sharing feature to enable Android devices to help locate lost items using Bluetooth and a crowdsourced network. This system, called the "Android Lost and Found Network," will function similarly to Apple's Find My network. Tags equipped with Bluetooth will emit a sound when in close proximity and display location information for users to navigate towards it. The tags are expected to cost around $20 each and may help find valuable items like wallets, backpacks, or keys.
- Google expands Nearby Sharing to help locate lost Android devices and everyday items
- New feature uses Bluetooth and a crowdsourced network for assistance in finding misplaced objects
- "Android Lost and Found Network" functions similarly to Apple's Find My system
- Users can purchase tags with Bluetooth technology for added convenience and location tracking
- Costs around $20 each, depending on the brand and quantity purchased
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