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Samsung’s new SmartTag is smaller, longer-lasting, and works with iPhones
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The Galaxy SmartTag 3 launches in the US in November for $29.99.
The Galaxy SmartTag 3 launches in the US in November for $29.99.
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Samsung has announced its third-generation Bluetooth tracker, the Galaxy SmartTag 3. It combines a smaller design and improved battery life with a few new tracking and software features, including cross-OS support intended to make it easier to share tracking information with friends and family.
As revealed by leaks, the SmartTag 3 has adopted a squircle design, similar to the original SmartTag but with one key difference: There’s no cutout for a key ring. That means you’ll have to buy one of Samsung’s protective cases if you want to directly attach the tracker to keys or a carabiner. It has an IP67 rating for protection from the elements.
The new design has benefits though. The SmartTag 3 is 35 percent smaller and 33 percent lighter than the SmartTag 2. It’s 10 percent more power-efficient too, stretching its replaceable CR2032 battery to 550 days of normal use, or 790 days in power-saving mode.