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Google Pixel Tag product launch

Overview

Google has officially unveiled the Pixel Tag, its first dedicated smart tracker designed to compete with Apple’s AirTag and Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag. Scheduled for release on November 11, 2026, the device will be available for $29 for a single unit or $99 for a four-pack in the United States. The tracker utilizes Google’s Find Hub network, which leverages over one billion Android devices to locate items such as keys, wallets, and luggage. For precision tracking, it employs Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology and Bluetooth Channel Sounding to provide distance and directional guidance, though advanced precision features require UWB-capable hardware. The hardware features a slim, elliptical design constructed from stainless steel and polycarbonate with an IP67 water and dust resistance rating. It includes a built-in speaker, a physical button to ring a paired phone, and a user-replaceable CR2032 coin-cell battery designed to last over a year. Recent reports note that the device’s pill-shaped, oblong design may make it incompatible with the wide variety of accessories currently available for Apple’s round AirTags. Security measures include end-to-end encryption for location data and automatic alerts for unknown tags traveling with a user. The device is compatible with Android 9.0 or newer and allows for sharing with up to 10 users. In India, regional pricing has been set at Rs 3,799 for a single unit or Rs 12,900 for a four-pack. In the United Kingdom, the device is expected to arrive in November 2026, with pricing estimated at £29 for a single unit or £99 for a four-pack, potentially preceding the US launch. Market analysis indicates the Bluetooth tracker sector has reached a three-way split between Google, Apple, and Samsung. While all three major ecosystems offer IP67-rated devices with replaceable CR2032 batteries and crowdsourced networks, design differences persist.

Entities

Google · Pixel Tag · Apple · AirTag · Samsung

Timeline

  1. 22 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Google, Apple, and Samsung compete in tracker market

    Google’s new Pixel Tag completes the major ecosystem trio of item trackers alongside Apple’s AirTag and Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag2, offering comparable features and competitive pricing.

  2. 24 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Google expands hardware ecosystem with Pixel 11 and Pixel Tag

    Google is advancing its hardware ecosystem with the AI-centric Pixel 11 smartphone and the new pill-shaped Pixel Tag Bluetooth tracker.

  3. 26 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 8 sources
    Google Pixel Tag to launch in the UK ahead of global release

    Google will launch its Pixel Tag Bluetooth tracker in the UK first, ahead of a global rollout, featuring a stainless steel design and integration with the Find Hub network.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 43 sources
    Google launches Pixel Tag smart tracker to rival Apple AirTag

    Google has launched the Pixel Tag, a smart Bluetooth tracker using UWB and the Find Hub network to compete with Apple's AirTag. It features a stainless steel design and one-year battery life.

  5. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources
    Reliance Jio launches JioTag2 smart tracker in India

    Reliance Jio launched the JioTag2 tracker in India for 1,249 rupees. It works with iPhone and Android, needs no SIM, offers a year‑long battery, 120 dB speaker and IP64 rating.

Sources

9to5google.com · androidphoria.com · basic-tutorials.de · blogspan.net · cleveland.com · deccanherald.com · dosagemagazine.com · downloads.tomsguide.com · fakti.bg · fonearena.com · frandroid.com · game.techbang.com.tw · gizmodo.jp · gsmarena.com · hardwarezone.com.sg · hunnen.com · intomobile.com · iphonemod.net · it-boltwise.de · laopinion.com · latestly.com · macworld.com · macworld.es · mathrubhumi.com · me.mashable.com · me.pcmag.com · memeburn.com · mobiflip.de · mobilebulgaria.com · moving.co.nz · mundoconectado.com.br · netmums.com · News18.com · orefolder.jp · oregonlive.com · punto-informatico.it · schmidtisblog.de · sempreupdate.com.br · slashgear.com · slo-tech.com · smartworld.it · stadt-bremerhaven.de · swiatrodziny.pl · tamindir.com · techadvisor.co.uk · techadvisor.com · teknoblog.com · teltarif.de

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