Samsung reported its Galaxy SmartTag line of item trackers in January, and at that point, it said the premium SmartTag Plus, which has ultra-wideband (UWB) technology that empowers more exact tracking of an item in relationship to you than Bluetooth does, would be releasing later this year. Presently, however, there are a few signs that the SmartTag Plus could be coming out soon, potentially as early as April 12th.
Maybe the most advising hint highlighting the SmartTag Plus’ imminent appearance is that retailer B&H Photo as of now has the black model of the gadget accessible for preorder, with an “expected availability” of April 12th. Here’s a link to the B&H listing in the event that you want to attempt to preorder a SmartTag Plus for yourself. In any case, since Samsung hasn’t shared this date itself right now, it’s conceivable B&H could move this expected date if it’s not precise.
The forthcoming thing tracker additionally showed up in Federal Communications Commission filings disclosed on Wednesday. That can be a sign that a product will be available for sale in the near future, however it’s no assurance.
Samsung isn’t the only organization interested in UWB tech. Apple has for some time been reputed to be working on a UWB-equipped item tracker of its own, as far as anyone knows called AirTags, and Apple expert Ming-Chi Kuo said in January that Apple intends to release them this year. Tile is likewise purportedly setting up its own thing tracker with UWB, as well.
Apple has additionally constructed its U1 chip that enables UWB into the iPhone 11 and 12 series and surprisingly the Apple Watch Series 6, however up until now, it hasn’t utilized the technology for much with the exception of more an exact AirDrop. The U1 chip will likewise let BMW iX proprietors wirelessly unlock their vehicles when the vehicle is released later this year in Europe.