AirTag firmware update enhances unwanted tracking alert

Apple this week launched a brand new AirTag firmware to customers, however particulars concerning the replace have been unknown. Nevertheless, the corporate has now confirmed that the newest AirTag firmware (model 1.0.301) enhances the undesirable monitoring alert.

In a uncommon event, Apple has posted official notes of what has modified with the newest AirTag firmware replace on its web site (through MacRumors). There, the corporate revealed that AirTag Firmware Replace 1.0.301 tunes the audible alert when an undesirable AirTag is detected, in order that an individual can simply find it.

AirTag Firmware Replace 1.0.301:

Tuning the undesirable monitoring sound to extra simply find an unknown AirTag.

Requires iOS 14.5 or later.

Because the AirTag was launched, we’ve seen some good and enjoyable tales associated to the product. Sadly, some malicious individuals have been utilizing AirTag to trace others with out consent. In consequence, Apple has introduced new anti-stalking measures to forestall anybody from utilizing AirTags to trace individuals.

For example, iPhone customers now obtain an alert if an unknown AirTag is detected transferring with that individual. The corporate has additionally launched an Android app to permit extra individuals to establish unknown AirTags. Then, customers can set off an audible alert on that AirTag to seek out and get rid of it, or take it to the authorities.

It’s price noting that AirTag firmware updates are rolled out to customers in phases. To obtain these updates, ensure your iPhone is working the newest model of iOS and that your AirTag is in Bluetooth vary of your telephone.

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