Google is working on its own smart tracker code named Grogu, could release later this year
The Google smart tracker was first spotted by Mishaal Rahman, who found references to “Locator tag” as a device type. You can have a look at it below:
“Locator tag” likely refers to Bluetooth trackers (think AirTag, Tile) that in this context support Google Fast Pair. H/T @Za_Raczke pic.twitter.com/HoPX8JMd8Q — Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) January 16, 2023 Then developer Kuba Wojciechowski also reported that Google is indeed working on a smart tracker. Currently, it is codenamed Grogu, but I am not sure if it is going to be as cute.
— Kuba Wojciechowski⚡ (@Za_Raczke) January 16, 2023 Whatever the case might be. there is a high chance that Google might unveil the smart tracker later this year alongside the new Pixel Tablet. We are also expecting the company to unveil new Pixel phones. So, let’s keep our fingers crossed for that. Smart trackers have become common to the point that people are putting them on everything that they can end up losing, including their luggage, wallet, car keys–you name it. I’ll be honest, I have thought about buying a Samsung SmartTag and putting one on my cat because she has a habit of getting stuck in places and not calling for help. Sure, people have raised all sorts of concerns over privacy and how these trackers can be used for malicious purposes, but that is the same with every other technology. Do you think Google is late to the party of smart trackers? Let us know what you think about the company’s upcoming project.
