Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag has been a steady option for item tracking, often working better than Google’s Find My Device network despite being exclusive to Samsung Galaxy devices and not working on other Android phones. But, now, an app exists – for now – to allow users to use a Galaxy SmartTag with other Android phones.
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As the smart tracker market waits for Google to shake things up on the Android side of things, Samsung has today unveiled the Galaxy SmartTag 2, which has a revamped design and a $30 price tag.
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Following the 2021 launch of the SmartTag tracker, Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy SmartTag 2 tracker in the not-too-distant future, and now a retail listing is bringing some new details to light.
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Samsung is preparing to launch a second generation of its Bluetooth and ultra-wideband (UWB) item tracker, and an FCC filing has revealed the latest details, including the new design.
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After debuting its first tracker in 2021, Samsung seems to be preparing for the launch of a sequel in the Galaxy SmartTag 2 which just made its first appearance.
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Samsung has new foldables and a set of smartwatches in the pipeline for later this year, and apparently, also a new SmartTag and the Galaxy Buds 3. Google may have its own entry to the tracker space too, set for an I/O reveal.
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Apple’s AirTag launched today and is dominating news cycles, but it’s a device that only has the most limited possible functionality with Android phones. Here’s the good news, though. If you have a Samsung smartphone, you can get your own version of the AirTag in the Galaxy SmartTag+.
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Apple tomorrow is hosting its “Spring Loaded” event where the long-rumored AirTags could finally be announced. Ahead of that, Samsung — which already launched a competing SmartThings Find service and two products — touted how many devices it has in-network and two new features.
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Alongside its Galaxy S21 series earlier this year, Samsung also launched its Tile competitor with the Galaxy SmartTag series. Now, the more advanced of those products is coming to market. The Galaxy SmartTag+ is apparently launching on April 12.
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To take advantage of the UWB tech in some of its recent smartphones, Samsung is launching the Galaxy SmartTag and SmartTag+ trackers this week.
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