Motorola announced the Moto Tag 2, an improved Android tracker with longer battery life (over 500 days), upgraded Bluetooth 6.0 support for better tracking, IP68 water and dust resistance, and a similar form factor to the original. It features enhanced tracking capabilities via Ultra-Wideband and channel-sounding technology, with a release expected in the coming months.
Bluetooth 6.0, released by the Bluetooth SIG in September 2024, introduces significant improvements in device pairing, lower latency, and universal device tracking, promising enhanced wireless audio experiences. While smartphones are beginning to adopt Bluetooth 6.0, most headphones and earbuds have yet to catch up, though future models are expected to incorporate these advancements, benefiting gamers, AR/VR users, and those seeking better device findability.
Bluetooth 6.0 introduces significant improvements in latency, security, location tracking, and power efficiency, with devices like phones and headphones already adopting the new standard. However, it does not yet support lossless audio streaming, though future updates may enable high-res audio transmission. The upgrade promises better connectivity, longer battery life, and enhanced security for wireless devices.
Google introduced a new Bluetooth tracking feature called Channel Sounding with the Wear OS 5.1 update on the Pixel Watch 3, which could enable centimeter-level accuracy in device location tracking by measuring radio signal travel time, but it requires multiple compatible devices and is not yet in active use.