For years, it’s been surprising that Google’s Find My Device hasn’t supported Ultra Wideband (UWB), especially as Apple has embraced the technology and is expanding its use with airline partnerships.
Most trackers available today, including those from Chipolo and Pebblebee, are limited to Bluetooth. On another hand, Samsung is the only company with UWB support in its SmartTag, though the Moto Tag, released last year, also includes UWB.
Why is this important? UWB enables much more precise location tracking, similar to what Apple has offered for years.
It’s not just up to Google to enable software support-phone manufacturers also need to include UWB hardware, which is still rare. Leaving only a few phones from the likes of Google and Xiaomi with UWB hardware support.
Later this month, Google is finally opening up support for UWB “later this month.”
Even so, it’s unclear whether Samsung’s SmartTag will work on non-Samsung devices, or if Moto Tag will be compatible with Samsung devices using Find Hub.
Apple already supports UWB and is teaming up with airlines for broader integration, leaving Google as the only major player missing out. with luggage from July and Mokobara being Find Hub ready.
Now Android users can finally put down their pitchfork for a long waited feature.
