Samsung has introduced an updated version of its Galaxy SmartTag tracker designed to help users keep track of valuables. The new Galaxy SmartTag 2 utilizes both Bluetooth Low Energy and UWB (ultra-wideband), and can use augmented reality to visually guide users to their items. Lost mode, meanwhile, allows users to add contact information to a tag, which can be read by anyone who discovers a tagged item so long as their device has an NFC reader.
Samsung has boosted battery life on the second-gen tracker as well. In normal mode, users can expect up to 500 days of runtime – a 50 percent increase compared to the original SmartTag. With the new power saving mode, you can expect upwards of 700 days of usage.