Google Hints at Major Android Find My Device Upgrade Coming Soon, Promises 4x Faster Tracking

Google Hints at Major Android Find My Device Upgrade Coming Soon, Promises 4x Faster Tracking

Google’s Android Find My Device service, which received a big boost last year with offline tracking and third-party tracker support, is set for another major upgrade — and it's arriving very soon.

In a conversation with The Verge, Android product manager Angela Hsiao revealed that ultra wide-band (UWB) support is on its way. UWB will allow Find My Device to pinpoint lost items with remarkable accuracy — much like how Apple users can zero in on an AirTag hidden under a couch cushion rather than just knowing it's "somewhere nearby."

Hints of UWB integration were already spotted earlier this month within the app’s code, suggesting the feature was close to launch. Now, with Google I/O 2025 kicking off on May 20, there’s strong speculation we’ll get an official announcement then.

The Verge also conducted extensive testing on the current Find My Device network. Results show that Google's tracking is now on par with Apple's Find My network — but only in densely populated areas bustling with other connected devices. In remote or less populated zones, tracking performance still struggles somewhat, depending on the tracker and situation.

Unlike Apple, Google hasn’t yet released its own version of AirTags, although insider rumors hint that such devices might soon appear.

Hsiao shared that according to Google's internal data, the upgraded network is now four times faster at finding lost items compared to its performance when the 2024 update went live.

Of course, to take advantage of UWB precision tracking, you’ll need a UWB-capable phone. Fortunately, many top-tier Android models — like the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Google Pixel 9 Pro — are already UWB-equipped and ready to deliver the enhanced experience.

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