- In the March 2026 “Google System Release Notes,” which consolidate information on “Google System Updates,” Google announced that additional security options will be provided for the Android version of the Google location tracking service “Find Hub.”
- Details regarding these additional security options have not been disclosed and remain unknown.
- Coinciding with this announcement, the screen lock authentication previously required when launching the Android “Find Hub” app has been removed (potentially on a temporary basis).
In the March 2026 edition of the “Google System Release Notes,” published on Monday, March 9, 2026, which compiles information on “Google System Updates” designed to improve the security and reliability of Android-related devices, Google announced the provision of additional security options for the Android version of its location tracking service, “Find Hub.”
Specific details about the additional security options being introduced to the Android “Find Hub” app have not been announced and remain unknown. It appears that these updates will be rolled out starting with version 26.09 or later of the “Google Play services” app for Android.
It is also possible that this relates to the sharing of location links with partner airlines for “Find Hub”-compatible Bluetooth trackers, which was announced as part of the March 2026 “New Android Features.”
Furthermore, in conjunction with this announcement, the screen lock authentication that was previously mandatory when launching the Android “Find Hub” app has been removed, allowing the app to be opened without unlocking the screen. While it is expected that this could be a temporary specification until the new security options are provided, the situation remains somewhat mysterious at this time.
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Source: Google
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