Apple had launched its AirTags back in the year 2021. Since then, it gained enormous popularity. The device was meant to help the users to keep track of their items and gadgets and to even find them in case they’re lost. The actual purpose of the product was quite useful. However, much like anything else, Apple’s AirTags also have its pros and cons. Some stalkers even started using this gadget to stalk and track the victims and Apple might even face a lawsuit because of this.
Judges say Apple will have to face a lawsuit over its Apple AirTags
A lawsuit that was filed in the North California district court blames Apple for allowing the use of AirTags to stalkers. The lawsuit says that the AirTags have “become the weapon of choice of stalkers and abusers.” It further alleges that the gadget is not as safe as the original consumer would expect it to be. The court soon listed the lawsuit.
Responding to the lawsuit, Apple says that they have already added a feature in the gadget to prevent its use by stalkers. The feature will notify the owner by playing a loud sound if the AirTags go beyond a certain set distance. If anyone else’ AirTag is also traveling with the user for a long time, then they will receive a notification on their iOS gadget regarding this. They will also get an option to play loud sounds on it to locate it.
The lawsuit also claims that AirTags increases the risk of stalking for customers who do not use Apple goods. This is because Android users receive no warning or alarm when an unknown AirTag remains in their neighborhood for an extended period of time.
However, the US District Judge Vince Chhabria denied Apple’s bid to not list the lawsuit in court. The judge further states that Apple must confront the lawsuit challenging them over the claim of negligence regarding the potential stalking hazards caused by its AirTags. The situation seems not to be in the favour of the brand. However, it would be worth noticing how the brand tackles the lawsuit in the future.
2024-03-19 15:08:52