Google Finally Fixed 'Find My Device', But Android Still Needs AirTag Trackers!
JAKARTA - The "Find My Device" network has finally received a better name update. Now, Google has changed the name of the application to "Find Hub," which is more in line with its growing function.
Previously, this application was only used to track Android devices such as phones, tablets, and watches connected to Google accounts. However, after the launch of the tracker and the ability to share user locations, the old branding no longer reflects what this app actually can do. The new name "Wind Hub" now reflects more about the existing features.
Although this name update brings freshness, there are still major problems Google has to solve: trackers like AirTag.
Simply put, users competing with AirTag for Android users are currently still having problems. This network is indeed constantly growing, with Google revealing that network speeds are now four times faster than before. However, complaints regarding connectivity and performance of Android trackers still appear frequently. For example, recently there was a thread on Reddit that complained about trackers not signaling for more than 24 hours, even though the tracker was in good condition.
This problem is not new, and users often experience problems similar to existing trackers. Some trackers find it difficult to enter installation mode, some don't connect to apps well, and some don't give regular signals. Therefore, it is difficult to say whether one tracker is better than the other because each has its own advantages and disadvantages.
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What you want is a new tracker who can solve this problem. Pebblebee and Chipolo have tried to solve the problem by developing hardware compatible with Google and Apple networks, although they cannot be used simultaneously.
Motorola has also begun developing tracers with the UWB (ultra-wideband) technology that is now starting to be used. However, users also hope that there are tracers who are willing to sacrifice a little battery life for the sake of a more stable connection and signal.
Ultimately, the only way for us to have a truly perfect tracker for the "Find Hub" is if Google releases their own tracker. This is highly expected by many users, and hopefully we will see such a device in the near future.
Currently, many users are testing trackers from MiLi and Rolling Square, and I am also interested in the tracker embedded in the suitcase, which was recently announced.