It looks like Google might have plans to get into the Bluetooth tracker market.
Based on a current tweet from Mishaal Rahman, senior technical editor at Esper and all-around Android knowledgeable, Google’s Quick Pair characteristic will add help for a brand new ‘locator tag’ product kind.
After all, this might confer with third-party units from corporations like Tile and Chipolo, however Android developer Kuba Wojciechowski believes it references a brand new tracker from Google with the codename “grogu,” “groguaudio” or “GR10” that would characteristic “Finder Community” branding. It appears somebody engaged on the venture is a fan of The Mandalorian.
The Quick Pair developer console added “Locator tag” as a tool kind?
“Locator tag” doubtless refers to Bluetooth trackers (assume AirTag, Tile) that on this context help Google Quick Pair.
H/T @Za_Raczke pic.twitter.com/HoPX8JMd8Q
— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) January 16, 2023
Google is engaged on a wise tracker much like Apple’s AirTag, codename “grogu” – report ?? pic.twitter.com/8K6KO7tfzj
— Kuba Wojciechowski⚡ (@Za_Raczke) January 16, 2023
The gadget reportedly helps Bluetooth low-energy (LE) and extremely wide-band (UWB), and will characteristic a small inner speaker for alerts.
Past this, not a lot else is thought concerning the rumoured Bluetooth tracker, together with what it appears like. It’s doubtless that if the tracker does exist, we’ll be taught extra concerning the accent alongside the Pixel 8 at Google I/O in Could.
Given the recognition of Apple’s AirTag, it’s not shocking to see Google working by itself Android various.
Supply: @MishaalRahman, @Za_Raczke By way of: Android Police
