Apple’s rumored tracker said to be much more precise than TileNo wonder Tile is nervous.
What you need to know
Apple's rumored tracker will reportedly feature ultra-wideband technology.
Ultra-wideband technology is said to be far more precise compared to Bluetooth LE.
Apple's upcoming iPhone models are also expected to feature ultra-wideband technology.
Apple's rumored Tile-like tracker will reportedly feature ultra-wideband (UWB) technology when the device is unveiled next week. If true, Apple's tracker could be much more accurate than Tile, which relies on Bluetooth LE.
Apparently, UWB is up to 100x more accurate than Bluetooth LE and Wi-Fi, so users should be able to track down the Apple tracker—and whatever it's attached to—to its precise location.
Electronic Design explains:
In practice, UWB signals are able to effectively measure distance between two devices with 5- to 10-cm accuracy, compared to roughly 5-m accuracy for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. When implemented in a system of fixed beacons tracking tag locations, the loca...
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Apple’s rumored tracker said to be much more precise than Tile
