tile has officially announced its most advanced tracking device ever. was dubbed tile ultra, it is the company’s first tracker to feature Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology. The new Tile tracker is likely to take on the likes of Apple AirTag and will be available in 2022.
The company also claims that the Tile Ultra will be the first tracking device to offer UWB support for both Android and iOS devices. It is important to note that there are currently a limited number of smartphones that currently support UWB. iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 both come with UWB along with some premium Samsung Galaxy Smartphones.
UWB technology is a short-range wireless communication protocol similar to Wi-Fi and bluetooth, but it operates at a higher frequency. UWB technology enables the device to generate spatial and directional data making the Tile Tracker easy to locate.
In addition, Tile has also added an AR viewfinder to the Tile app to provide users with a better perception of the device.
As of now, Tile hasn’t revealed the pricing and exact release date for the Tile Ultra, but the company has revealed the design which gives us an idea of what the device will look like.
From the images posted by Tile, the Ultra Tracker will feature a design similar to the latest Tile Pro that will feature a rounded corners and rectangular shape with a built-in key ring.
With the announcement of the new Tile Ultra, the company has also updated its existing Tile devices – Mate, Pro, among others. Skinny, and sticker trackers — with better speakers, water resistance, and better range.
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