Apple Shares Plan to Reduce Misuse of AirTags With Spying: What You Need to Know

Apple Shares Plan to Reduce Misuse of AirTags With Spying: What You Need to Know
The logo of an Apple store is seen in Washington, on Jan. 27, 2022. Joshua Roberts/Reuters
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Apple Inc. said Thursday it will issue updates to its AirTag tracking devices and “Find My Network” software so as to cut down on crime and misuse.

What Happened

The Tim Cook-led company said that AirTag was designed to help people locate personal belongings and not to track people or another person’s property.

The iPhone maker said it will bring in changes through a software update to address a number of issues.