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Android 15 could allow devices to be tracked even when switched off (www.androidcentral.com)
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  • Android 15 is expected to introduce a Powered Off Finder API.
  • This API will enable compatible devices to be tracked even when switched off.
  • The feature is expected to be available on the Google Pixel 9 series, and the Pixel 8 series.
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[–] Eyck_of_denesle@lemmy.zip 3 points 7 months ago

This is a great feature ngl. It may not be any use for majority users here but it's a must have in my country for women. We already have government apps that track location if opted in but they only work as long as the phone isn't switched off. Idk if it also requires a different hardware but if it was software only then it would be easy to install in existing phones.