Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2 tracker’s new design revealed in FCC submitting

Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag 2 appeared in an FCC itemizing at this time, providing us a small preview of what to anticipate from the forthcoming location tracker (by way of 9to5Google).

Maybe most notably, the FCC itemizing refers to at least one model of the tracker that can include ultra-wideband (UWB) connectivity for extra exact monitoring. That doesn’t rule out Samsung releasing a second variant later. The $39 SmartTag Plus — which mixed BLE with UWB — got here after the unique $29 customary SmartTag, which featured solely Bluetooth Low Vitality (BLE).

One other notable distinction is that the Galaxy SmartTag’s loop seems considerably bigger than that of its predecessor. In truth, it seems to be greater than the Tile Professional, which ought to make it even simpler to connect the tracker to keychains.

Lastly, the brand new tracker additionally seems to be like it should undertake a white pill-shaped design, versus its black rounded-square-shaped predecessor. It’s not clear whether or not the tracker is smaller than the unique fashions, however the slimmer construct is harking back to the Tile Professional’s key fob-like design. For many who clip trackers to keychains to maintain tabs on, say, automobile keys, that might doubtlessly make it a little bit simpler to carry.

Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag 2 because it appeared in an FCC itemizing. Picture: FCC

It’s unsure how far more aggressive the tracker will develop into. We don’t know but if it’ll help Google’s upcoming Discover My Gadget community. We additionally don’t know if the Galaxy SmartTag will solely once more be restricted to Samsung Galaxy telephones. That’s arguably certainly one of its main drawbacks and why we beneficial the Tile Professional for Android customers although it doesn’t supply UWB capabilities.

The FCC submitting comes a month after a Bluetooth SIG itemizing revealed the tracker would proceed to require using Samsung’s SmartThings app. Past that, nevertheless, there’s little else we all know in regards to the tracker.

It’s additionally not clear when the tracker can be launched. There was some hypothesis it might make its debut ultimately week’s Galaxy Unpacked occasion, which noticed Samsung announce new telephones, smartwatches, and tablets. Nevertheless, there was no point out of a brand new Galaxy SmartTag.

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