Subj : Google promises to improve its Find My Device network  but won't
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Wed Jun 26 2024 12:45:05

Google promises to improve its Find My Device network  but won't say when it 
will

Date:
Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:35:12 +0000

Description:
Google is teasing speed and availability improvements for its new Find My 
Device network, but is vague on release details.

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Googles recently rolled out Find My Device network came with bold promises 
that it could help you find not only your lost Android phone but a range of 
items with the help of third-party trackers from the likes of Chipolo and 
Pebblebee (we recommended a couple in the most recent episode of our podcast 
). But users have found that the system leaves a little to be desired  
especially when using these third-party tags. 

In response to tests performed by 9to5Google , Google has responded by saying 
that the company is actively working to roll out enhancements that should 
improve its Find My Device network over the coming weeks. 

It goes on to add that one short-term solution for Bluetooth tag users is to 
go into their Find My Device network settings and change their tags to With 
network in all areas, which should help improve the networks ability to find 
their lost items in lower-traffic areas. 

One improved tracking feature we can hopefully look forward to soon is 
AR-powered ultra-wideband (UWB)-tracking  which would be pretty similar to 
Apples AirTag  Precision Finding  feature. This tool is particularly useful 
when locating trackers and devices around your home as you get visual 
indicators of where it should be hiding. 

Motorolas new Google Find My Device network-compatible Moto Tag includes UWB 
tech for precision tracking, but UWB isnt yet a part of Androids network. 
This suggests it will be soon though, with Motorola looking to future-proof 
its devices, and the company confirming as much saying that UWB support will 
be "available upon future Android integration by Google." 

However, well have to wait and see when these so-called enhancements such as 
UWB-tracking actually roll out to the Find My Device service. Hopefully, when 
they do well finally see Find My Device live up to the hype. You might also 
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need to know



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/google-promises-to-improve-its-find-m
y-device-network-but-wont-say-when-it-will


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