Google is rebranding its Find My Device app to “Find Hub” and adding ultra wideband (UWB) support for more accurate item tracking.
The new UWB capabilities will roll out later this month, allowing compatible Android phones and trackers to pinpoint items using both distance and direction, much like Apple’s AirTag. UWB dramatically improves short-range tracking, especially when you’re near the lost item.
This update will finally activate UWB on devices like Motorola’s Moto Tag, which launched in mid-2024 with UWB hardware that hasn’t been usable—until now. The Moto Tag, which was designed to mimic the AirTag in shape and function, will now deliver precise location tracking, narrowing the gap with Apple’s ecosystem.
However, UWB support depends on the phone, too. While Apple’s iPhones (except the budget 16E) support UWB, Android compatibility is limited to select flagship phones like newer Pixel and Galaxy devices. Even Motorola’s own Edge 50 Ultra supported UWB but never released in the U.S.
Alongside UWB, Google is renaming its network to Find Hub, a move likely meant to avoid confusion with Apple’s “Find My” and reflect recent features like location sharing through the new “People” tab.
Looking ahead, Google also plans to add satellite support to Find Hub later this year, and by early 2026, users will even be able to share tracker locations with airline staff, offering more security during travel.
After years of trailing behind Apple’s tracking tools, this update positions Find Hub as a serious alternative with better precision and broader capabilities.
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