Tile's new Anti-Theft Mode makes it undetectable with some extreme consequences

Tile takes a more proactive approach to handle thieves and potential stalkers that want to use its Bluetooth trackers. The new Anti-Theft Mode makes the Tile devices undetectable from its Scan and Secure feature. The latter functionality allowed some bad actors to locate and remove Tile trackers from a stolen item. With Anti-Theft mode, the trackers will become invisible to any other person trying to find the Tile tracker through the app, which makes it helpful for finding a stolen item. 

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Tile introduces new 'Scan and Secure' feature to alert you of unwanted trackers

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The rise of the adoption of Bluetooth-enabled trackers came at the cost of some unsavoury characters using the feature to track/stalk other people. Tile is addressing this problem by introducing a new feature. The company calls it Scan and Secure, accessible through Tile's app. You won't need to sign up for a Tile account, but you will need to install another one on your phone. You can check out how to set it up here.

Tile promises Scan and Secure is one of the first steps it takes to ensure that its users are safe. And they say they are working with experts to find ways to improve safety-related features.

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Tile gets acquired by family location sharing service Life360

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Tile faced stiff competition against Apple's AirTags. So, the company's next move is to be acquired by Life360 to get better resources to compete in its segment. The family tracking company bought Tile for US$205 million. According to Tile CEO CJ Prober, the company will still operate under the same branding.

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Tile partners with Amazon to compete with AirTags

Tile will be joining Amazon Sidewalk on June 14, which will allow Tile Bluetooth trackers to take advantage of Amazon's network of Bluetooth devices (like the Ring and Amazon Echo). Tile users will also gain access to Amazon Alexa, allowing them to ask Alexa-enabled devices to find their items (just say "Alexa, find my [item]). It will be helpful in a home with Amazon Echo devices, but Tile CEO CJ Prober believes it will be useful outside the home, too. This partnership helps Tile compete better with Apple's AirTags and its Find My network.

Source: MacRumors