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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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[โ€“] [email protected] 18 points 7 months ago (1 children)

At least they're finally acknowledging that the base band never really shuts down.

[โ€“] thtroyer 12 points 7 months ago

This is probably going to be similar to Apple's find system, which is a low powered Bluetooth based system. Apple Airtags and powered-off phones just broadcast a "I am here" signal once in a while that other devices can receive and report back to Apple.