This feature will alert the user if there is a tracking device nearby, it will bring two possible scenarios.
First, it alerts when someone has a tracking device placed on them and notifies them that they are being tracked.
Second, this feature detects tracking devices in the vicinity and recommends the user to take the necessary next steps.
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Currently, this new improvement only detects Apple's AirTags. Google has confirmed that it will expand the detection of more locating devices in the future.
The Around Location Alert (UTA) is enabled by default on devices running Android 14. To check, users can go to Settings >> Safety & Emergency >> Unknown Tracker Alert.
Currently, UTA has appeared on Google Pixel running Android 14 Beta. The Galaxy S23 trio will also be able to use the new feature because Samsung has just updated the One UI 6 test version for this phone line.
However, if the user turns off this feature, the product running Android 14 OS will not automatically scan for tracking devices. Smartphone owners can perform a manual scan to find out if there is a tracking device nearby.
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