• 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.
  • Aux@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    I live in London. This feature is a must. The amount of theft in recent years is just bonkers.

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      8 months ago

      Does it need to be non-disableable even with the passcode to remain useful?

      People really need to learn to think of the details and not the general idea.

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        8 months ago

        In my opinion, anti-theft features should be always active and your phone should be permanently bound to your account. There should be no way to unlink your phone from within the phone itself. If you want to sell it, you can unlink it from your PC, but there should be no tools for thieves to unblock and unlink the phone.