Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag 3 works with iPhones, but not Android Find Hub
Samsung announced the Galaxy SmartTag 3, an AirTag rival featuring a smaller and lighter design, extended battery life up to 790 days, longer-range finding, and pet-monitoring capabilities. The new tracker supports cross-OS compatibility for Galaxy devices and iPhones. However, the accessory does not work with Android's Find Hub, creating an unusual limitation for non-Samsung Android device owners. The device is scheduled to launch in November with a price tag of $30.
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- ✓ Samsung announced the Galaxy SmartTag 3 as an AirTag rival with a smaller, lighter design and pet-monitoring features.
- ✓ The Galaxy SmartTag 3 works with iPhones and Galaxy phones, but does not support Android Find Hub.
- ✓ The Galaxy SmartTag 3 will be available in November for $30.
- ✓ The tracker boasts a battery life lasting up to 790 days.
What changed
Samsung announced the Galaxy SmartTag 3, which introduces iPhone compatibility to the product line for the first time alongside a smaller design and pet-monitoring features.
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Samsung reveals Galaxy SmartTag 3 with iPhone support
Samsung announced the Galaxy SmartTag 3, an AirTag rival featuring a smaller and lighter design, extended battery life up to 790 days, longer-range finding, and pet-monitoring capabilities. The new tracker supports cross-OS compatibility for Galaxy devices and iPhones. However, the accessory does not work with Android's Find Hub, creating an unusual limitation for non-Samsung Android device owners. The device is scheduled to launch in November with a price tag of $30.
Why it matters
Bluetooth item trackers rely heavily on vast device networks to locate lost items anonymously. Samsung's inclusion of cross-OS support for iPhones opens the hardware to Apple users, while its exclusion of Android's broader Find Hub limits its utility across other non-Samsung Android phones. This strategic choice places the hardware in a distinct position within the ongoing tracker ecosystem wars.
What is confirmed
- Samsung announced the Galaxy SmartTag 3 as an AirTag rival with a smaller, lighter design and pet-monitoring features.
- The Galaxy SmartTag 3 works with iPhones and Galaxy phones, but does not support Android Find Hub.
- The Galaxy SmartTag 3 will be available in November for $30.
- The tracker boasts a battery life lasting up to 790 days.
Still unconfirmed
- The device features extended tracking range and faster location updates through the Galaxy Find Network.
What to watch next
- Official November release date and retail availability
- Potential software updates regarding Android Find Hub compatibility
- Reactions from competitors like Google and Apple
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