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AirGuard - AirTag protection

Category : ToolsVersion: 2.1.1

Size：6.31MOS : Android 5.1 or later

Update：Dec 22,2024

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Application Description

AirGuard: Essential Anti-Tracking Protection for Android

AirGuard is a vital app offering robust anti-tracking protection for Android users. It periodically scans your surroundings for potential tracking devices, such as Apple AirTags or other Find My compatible devices—small trackers often used to monitor Android users unknowingly. The app lets you locate nearby AirTags by triggering their sound, and provides a history of detected locations. AirGuard uses Bluetooth scans on your Android device; all data remains securely stored locally.

Developed by the Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany, as part of a privacy research study, AirGuard is completely free from ads and in-app purchases. Participation in the study is voluntary, with all data anonymized. Download AirGuard today and reclaim your privacy!

Features of AirGuard:

Anti-Tracking Protection: Periodically scans for AirTags and similar tracking devices.
Device Location & Tracking: Easily locate AirTags by playing their sound; view a history of detected locations.
Background Location Access: Uses background location access for accurate tracking, ensuring no data leaves your device.
Multiple Detection Notifications: Alerts you to potential tracking attempts if a tracker is detected at least three times in different locations.
Research Study Participation (Optional): Contribute anonymized data to the Technical University of Darmstadt's privacy research.
Open-Source & Privacy-Focused: Open-source code, ad-free, and no in-app purchases. User privacy is paramount.

Conclusion:

AirGuard provides crucial anti-tracking capabilities, safeguarding your privacy and security. Its ability to detect trackers, locate AirTags, and alert you to potential tracking attempts makes it an invaluable tool. The optional research study participation allows you to contribute to privacy research while maintaining your data security. AirGuard offers a user-friendly and privacy-centric solution for combating tracking threats. Download the app now AirGuard - AirTag protection for worry-free anti-tracking protection.

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