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Article for context:https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/12/23870522/iphone-15-pro-max-thread-smartphones (Ik that I am talking about multiple companies when I refer to android companies but many singular companies make more innovations in the phone space compared to apple)

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[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Yes, they announced it at Google IO. They also added the ability for your phone to automatically notify you if an air tag is following you.

https://www.androidauthority.com/android-find-my-device-network-upgrade-3323214/

Here's one of the many products that you can buy, that automatically work with the new Android tracker system.

https://chipolo.net/en-us/products/chipolo-one-point

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

They aren't out yet (so there's no word on if they're good or not), but pebblebee is making trackers that are rechargeable.

Not quite "user replaceable batteries", but in my opinion it's a better execution better than a purely disposable device -- so long as the battery life isn't garbage.