Google may soon add UWB and AR features to its Find My Device app. These improvements would allow devices to be located with increased precision.
A few months ago, Google launched its Find My Device network – Find my device – , similar to the network Find My from Apple which allows users to find their lost Android devices using surrounding phones and tablets. This network, often compared to AirTagsuses nearby devices to create an extended network for make it easier to locate lost devices. However, Google plans to go even further by adding support for ultra-wideband (UWB) technology and even augmented reality (AR) features.
A code analysis of the latest version of the Find My Device v3.1.078-1 app revealed references to UWB features. This wireless communication technology allows precise location using short-range radio signals. Apple already uses it in its devices to allow precise indoor location, notably with AirTags. Google seems to want to catch up by integrating this technology into its network.
Google could combine AR and UWB to offer an accurate way to find our devices
In addition to mentions of UWB technology, the Find My Device app code also contains references to ARCore support, known as Google Play Services for AR. Although the exact details of these features are not yet clear, it is likely that Google uses augmented reality to further improve localization accuracy. For example, with the help of your smartphone’s camera, the application could then superimpose indications on their screen to find their lost devices in their immediate environment.
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These new features could turn Find My Device into an even more powerful tool for Android users. If Google does indeed add support for UWB technology, it could enable a extremely precise location lost devices. Combined with an augmented reality-based interface, this feature could provide users with an impressive and effective functionality for finding their misplaced items. They might roll out in future updates, but there’s no guarantee yet when they’ll arrive.
Source: androidauthority
