Google launches an important feature (for Android only)

Google has launched an important featurejust for Android, which will allow users to increase safety and improve the experience of using the various devices. In particular, it concerns the implementation of the service “Find my device”, which is preparing to become even more functional and safe, thanks to end-to-end encryption to protect personal data and protect against unwanted tracking.

The application allows you to track your deviceshelping Android users in times of difficulty like the loss and the theft, but also acting as support in delicate situations. In fact, the app also helps those who take care of a family member and parents to know where the owners of the device are and what movements they have made.

The Google app provides many other functions that go beyond just tracking the device, including the ability to do so play even when turned off (useful in case of loss for example, or to make the owner aware that the appliance has turned off) and to reset it remotely by restoring factory data, so as to safeguard your personal information.

What’s new from Google for Android users

The new feature launched by Google for Android

As anticipated, the Google “Find my device” app is preparing to provide users with an even more effective experience, with innovative functions that meet the requests made by users of Android devices over the years. In particular, the new version of the application is based on the so-called crowdsourcinga method that is based on collaboration between users.

It is in fact one network that connects all Android devices (more than 2 billion in the world) to allow you to locate your devices more precisely and accurately. The current version of the application, in detail, has a certain limit with respect to tracking devices that are turned off or offline, although it allows you to always view thelast position detected.

In any case, with the app localization is not always precise, even if it usually allows you to find the area where the device is located with reasonable approximation, but everything is about to change. The new version, already available for a few days in the United States and in Canada it is spreading everywhere, just as we anticipated and will allow you to find your devices with greater safety and accuracy. Here are the main, completely new functions announced by Google.

1. Offline device tracking

One of the highlights of the new “Find my device” application is precisely the possibility of locate and ring offline devicessuch as tablets and other phones with Android, even when they are offline, i.e. disconnected (voluntarily or otherwise) from the internet connection.

That’s not all, smartphones Google Pixel 8 And Pixel 8 Pro could be located even when turned offwhether the user did it intentionally or in the event of a low battery.

2. Tracking your items (such as keys, wallet and luggage)

For this function, Google has been able to combine a widespread need such as that of quickly finding everyday objects and tools with Bluetooth technology, which is functional and not excessively expensive for end users, all thanks to the new version of the application.

“Find my device” can then be used to see the location of keys, wallet, luggage or any other object you fear losing. The only care required is to place a on your instruments Bluetooth trackers (often also sold as a Bluetooth tag) to connect to your smartphone, with the security guaranteed by Google on data protection.

3. Find the nearby device

Almost all owners of a smartphone have found themselves at least once in an unpleasant and often ironic situation, that is, not finding the cell phone used shortly before, without ever having moved it from the room. With the new version of the app you will have extra help to speed up your search, thanks to the “nearby device”, soon also available for objects equipped with Bluetooth trackers.

4. Identify objects and devices in your home

When the lost devices are at home, no further help will be needed to find them, because the information will be provided directly with respect to the location of Google Nest Hubthe centralized station equipped with a monitor to manage all the devices in the home, which will act as a useful reference point for truly precise localization.

5. Share accessories with friends and family

Finally, thanks to the innovations implemented by Google in the “Find my device” application it will be possible share location of objects and devices with whoever you want, such as “the house keys with the tenant, the remote control with the friend, the luggage with the traveling companion”.