It's probably worth keeping, but there are scenarios where opting out might be wise.

Google's crowdsourced Find My Device network has been a bit of a letdown so far. Even though we've seen some significant improvements lately, the fact that devices only contribute location data "With ...

Google’s Find My Device is arguably the best way to track down a lost Android device or supported accessories like a smartwatch. If your phone never got lost, chances are you were never really ...

In recent years, device location features from Apple, Google, and Samsung have made it easier than ever to find a missing phone. You're often able to fire up a map on your laptop or another device and ...

It's now easier to find your Android smartphone now that Google's Find My Device app has launched. The tool will let you locate compatible Android phones and tablets using features similar to those ...

Google’s Find My Device network is getting a new name — the Find Hub. During The Android Show, the Android 16-focused preview event ahead of Google I/O 2025 next week, we learned that Google's ...

Android users have embraced Google’s Find My Device network, and it’s proven to be effective. As far as hardware is concerned, there are still only a handful of trackers available for Google’s FMD ...

Ben Khalesi covers the intersection of artificial intelligence and everyday tech at Android Police. With a background in AI and data science, he enjoys making technical topics approachable for those ...

Google may introduce more automatic enrollments for its Find My Device network. Location access and device location syncing could trigger automatic enrollment. Strings also suggest that Google would ...

The Mark as Lost feature allows you to display your contact information on the lock screen of a lost device. When the device is near you, it will automatically be marked as found, and Find My Device ...