USA: Soon, even when you are not online, you will be able to find lost or stolen Android phones using Google's Find My Device service.

An updated "privacy-centric framework" in the app supports encrypted last-known-location reports, making it easier to find lost Android phones. It is also possible to track lost WearOS gadgets.

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The tech behemoth has not yet made the feature public.

According to reports, Google began developing the Find My Device function in 2021, and the project has now been successful.
Apple offers a similar tracking system called Find My Network that enables you to locate lost or stolen iPhones, iPads, Macbooks, and AirTag trackers even when they are powered off and out of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth range.

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A new encrypted framework is being added to the Find My Device app, which could help you find a lost or stolen Android phone even if it is not connected to the internet.

Google Play services v50.22 includes this security upgrade.
The business has also made a number of updates to Google Play Store and Google Wallet.

As part of the recent Google Play store updates, you will now be able to see the status of various apps and games' installations even while simply browsing Google Play.

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In the event that you are running out of storage space, you can also automatically archive apps while maintaining the integrity of your data. On December 5, these revisions became accessible.

The most recent update also includes a number of performance optimizations, bug fixes, and enhancements to security, stability, and accessibility. Faster and more dependable downloads and installations are made possible by these optimizations. This can be found in Google Play Store version 33.5.