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Identity Check on Android tipped to simplify its verification if your watch is close
AppWizard
September 11, 2025

Identity Check on Android tipped to simplify its verification if your watch is close

Recent findings indicate that the Android 16 framework will enhance the Identity Check feature, integrating it with the Pixel Watch 3 and 4. This update will allow users to authenticate using a PIN, password, or pattern instead of solely relying on biometric sign-ins. Currently, accessing sensitive information requires biometric authentication, which can be cumbersome. Google is also working to extend Identity Check to more devices, including those from OnePlus. The latest beta version of Android 16 suggests a partnership with the Pixel Watch, indicating that Identity Check will work with it. Users currently must use biometric verification outside of "Trusted Places," but the update will allow for alternative authentication methods when a compatible Pixel Watch is nearby. The feature has been observed on a OnePlus 13 running the Android 16 beta. The rollout of Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 introduced various enhancements, including an expanded dark theme and additional developer-focused APIs.
Google's Find My Device network for Android now 4x faster
AppWizard
April 27, 2025

Google’s Find My Device network for Android now 4x faster

Google is expected to announce an update regarding Ultra-Wideband (UWB) support for its Android Find My Device network. Currently, the Moto Tag is the only tracker in this ecosystem with integrated UWB hardware, which enhances location accuracy. The specifics of the update are unclear, and it may be revealed at the upcoming Google I/O event.
Find My Device by Google might get a compass for more accurate tracking
AppWizard
September 19, 2024

Find My Device by Google might get a compass for more accurate tracking

Google has introduced an update to its Find My Device app for Android, version 3.1.148, which includes a new "compass" feature that provides directional guidance for locating lost devices. This feature is part of a strategy to incorporate Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology into the app, allowing for more precise tracking compared to traditional Bluetooth. While these features are not yet operational, their presence in the code indicates a future rollout. The integration of UWB technology is expected to enhance the app's tracking capabilities and improve user experience.
Find My Device prepares a 'compass' for finding trackers, likely for UWB support
AppWizard
September 17, 2024

Find My Device prepares a ‘compass’ for finding trackers, likely for UWB support

Google's Find My Device network is set to receive enhancements, including the integration of Ultra-Wideband (UWB) tracker support and a new "compass" feature in the latest app update (version 3.1.148). This compass feature will provide directional prompts to help users locate their devices, such as “Turn left,” “Turn right,” and “The device is behind you.” It aims to improve the existing functionality for locating Bluetooth trackers, which currently has limited precision. However, initial tests indicate that this new functionality is not yet operational.
Moto Tag is the first Find My Device Android tracker that asks for its own app
AppWizard
August 8, 2024

Moto Tag is the first Find My Device Android tracker that asks for its own app

Google's Find My Device network is evolving with the introduction of the Moto Tag, the first Ultra-Wideband (UWB) tracker for this network. The Moto Tag requires users to download a dedicated app, unlike other Find My Device trackers such as Chipolo and Pebblebee, which work directly through the existing Find My Device app. The Moto Tag app allows users to pair the tracker, play sounds, and access location tracking features. A notable feature is the ability to find a misplaced phone by double-tapping the tracker’s button, which triggers a sound on the phone if it is within Bluetooth range. While the Moto Tag app enhances user experience with firmware updates and phone-locating capabilities, it introduces a complication by requiring an additional app, which may frustrate users who prefer a streamlined solution.
Moto Tag is the first Find My Device tracker that needs its own Android app
AppWizard
August 7, 2024

Moto Tag is the first Find My Device tracker that needs its own Android app

Motorola has introduced the Moto Tag, a UWB tracker that is the first Find My Device tracker requiring a separate app for full functionality. Unlike competitors Chipolo and Pebblebee, which integrate with Google’s Find My Device app, the Moto Tag necessitates the download of a dedicated Moto Tag app for pairing and accessing features such as playing a sound on the tracker and locating the device. The app is available on the Play Store, and the Moto Tag can be purchased for .99 or .99 for a four-pack. However, the UWB feature is not yet operational.
Google's June System updates bring better data transfers and device security
AppWizard
June 20, 2024

Google’s June System updates bring better data transfers and device security

Google has rolled out patches for its Play Systems for Android users in June, which include security and privacy fixes, Play Protect improvements, and an "auto-lock" feature for lost or stolen devices. Pixel phones also received a June security patch earlier in the month with fixes for user-reported issues.
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