Google Launches Pixel Tag Tracking Device for Android Users
Google has officially released the Pixel Tag, a $29.99 tracking device designed to compete with Apple's AirTag within the Android ecosystem. The slim, oval-shaped hardware utilizes Bluetooth and ultra-wideband technology to provide precision finding through Google's 'Find Hub.' It features a built-in speaker for audible alerts and can be used to ring a lost smartphone by pressing its physical button. Unlike Apple's NFC-based approach, the Pixel Tag leverages Google’s massive crowdsourced network of over one billion Android devices to locate items globally. The device is IP67 water and dust resistant, uses a user-replaceable CR2032 battery with an estimated one-year lifespan, and supports location sharing with up to 10 people. It is available individually or in a four-pack for $99.99.
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