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Codenamed “Grogu”, and would work similar to Tile or AirTags.
Device tracking and locating devices like the AirTag, Tile, and Samsung Galaxy SmartTag are popular, and many hope Google will make one. According to a popular developer and leaker, Google is reportedly building and testing a crawler, and here’s what we know.
Initially, people used tile trackers to check luggage, but these days they have all sorts of uses. People attach Tile or AirTag devices to e-bikes, laptops, pets, and more.
according to a reports from the developer (and often trusted leaker) Kuba Wojciechowski, Google is creating a product similar to AirTag with the help of the Google Nest team. Kuba claims it works under the codename “grogu”, but also references the names “GR10” and “Groguaudio”.
Google is working on a smart tracker similar to Apple’s AirTag, codename “grogu” – report 🧵👇 pic.twitter.com/8K6KO7tfzj
—Kuba Wojciechowski⚡ (@Za_Raczke) January 16, 2023
We don’t know many details yet, but the developer did find several mentions of the unreleased devices in the Android dev console that use Google’s Fast-Pair technology. And considering there’s a product codename, Google is likely working on its model coming later this year.
According to the source, Google’s tracking device will support Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) like many on the market. However, it could also support UWB (Ultra-Wideband), have a built-in speaker, and come in several different color options.
Built-in speakers could help users locate the device with audible noise, plus BLE and UWB would work with Google’s Finder network. It’s worth noting that Google’s new Pixel phones do support UWB, but don’t take advantage of it yet. The tracker only needs Bluetooth to work, but additional features are always a plus.
Could we have a new Pixel Tag device soon? It’s possible. If Google plans to launch a new tracker device, expect it to debut at Google I/O in May alongside the noisy Pixel Fold.
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