Google launched its long-awaited Find My Device network in April 2024, but it didn’t live up to the hype.
A year on, Google’s network of Bluetooth-powered trackers is still not as good as Apple’s.
But Google has made improvements to the Find My Device network since its troubled launch.
It took hours to locate a tracker in some rural areas when it launched, but now it’s more on par with Apple and Tile.
However, the move to improve the network has arguably made it less accurate.
Google decided to not make the platform as private as its competitors, choosing not to take potential stalker protection further than Apple because it wants to “prioritize safety over continuous, real-time tracking capabilities.”
This means that if someone moves with a tracker, it is less likely to give an accurate location.
The platform now works “good enough” and Google seems to think this is adequate, though competitors still do some things better.