Samsung Galaxy SmartTag Plus With UWB To Release On April 16 Advertisement Advertisement
The upgraded version of Samsung’s SmartTag Bluetooth tracker, the Galaxy SmartTag Plus, now has a release date. Notably, as per a report by The Verge, Samsung will launch the Galaxy SmartTag Plus on April 16.
Samsung released the SmartTag Bluetooth Tracker earlier this year. And within a few months, the company is already back with a souped-up version of the object tracker.
FYI, these SmartTag tracking devices are meant to let users track all the connected Galaxy products, in case they misplace them. Advertisement
Although both the Samsung SmartTag Bluetooth Tracker and Galaxy SmartTag Plus help you find connected Galaxy devices, there is one noticeable improvement on the latter.
Samsung is beating Apple s AirTags to market, with the Galaxy SmartTag Plus that includes precise Ultra Wideband tracking and will launch on April 16 for $39.99.
The Galaxy SmartTag Plus is an upgraded version of the company s $29.99 tracking tag that it launched in January. At the time, the company also that teased the updated UWB-equipped version would be coming later in 2021.
To be able to use the UWB capabilities, users will be a compatible Samsung device like a Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, Galaxy S21 Plus, Galaxy S21 Ultra, or Galaxy Z Fold 2. Users will be able to get much more accurate location information with the UWB support, and Samsung has also included some augmented reality features for easier locating.
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If you know a lot about Android security updates, you will know that it is customary for Pixel phones to get them first. However, this is not the case presently. Recent reports show that Samsung is already pushing updates containing April security patches. This update is currently rolling out to Samsung’s smartphones, tablets, and other devices. This is faster than Google’s official speed. Google is scheduled to push the update for Pixel phones from April 5th.
In addition to routine security patches, Samsung’s update also extends the scope of camera portrait mode. This update is for all the sensors. It is active for ultra-wide-angle lenses, telephoto lenses, as well as the main camera. The flagship Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is the first to get this update. This smartphone received this update as early as March 31st.
This comes after the smart tracker was announced back in January.
It packs UWB smarts and is available for preorder for $40.
After its introduction at Samsung’s January Unpacked event, the Galaxy SmartTag Plus is now available to preorder in the US.
Like its standard SmartTag sibling, the Galaxy SmartTag Plus also plugs into Samsung’s SmartThings Find to help you find your lost belongings. But while the standard edition only employs Bluetooth smarts to track items, the SmartTag Plus also uses UWB. This gives the likes of Galaxy S21 series users the benefit of more accurate tracking when near the object. You can even use AR tracking to find your stuff or use the SmartTag Plus as a smart home remote.