How we built the new Find My Device network with user security and privacy in mind

Posted by Dave Kleidermacher, VP Engineering, Android Security and Privacy

Keeping people safe and their data secure and private is a top priority for Android. That is why we took our time when designing the new Find My Device, which uses a crowdsourced device-locating network to help you find your lost or misplaced devices and belongings quickly – even when they’re offline. We gave careful consideration to the potential user security and privacy challenges that come with device finding …

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