It was a long time coming, but Google finally rolled out its upgraded Find My Device network in April — albeit with some noticeably absent features found on Apple's Find My network. However, it seems Google is already working behind the scenes to add ultra-wideband support on par with Apple's AirTags and AR-based location discovery.
That's according to the good folks at Android Authority, who spotted code references for UWB and AR support in the latest version of the Find My Device app. Strings in the app's code reference "precision finding" for a UWB adapter and mention additional "libraries" regarding the app supporting UWB.
Android Authority also spotted code mentions of AR (augmented reality) features via the ARCore software development kit. Working in tandem with UWB support, this could layer directions and icons over a user's camera feed while in the Find My Device app to guide them to their lost device — similar to the Galaxy SmartTag 2's capabilities.
Of course, all of this remains speculation for now. Neither UWB support nor the AR-based location UI are currently live within the Find My Device app, and there's no telling when Google will roll them out. But Google seems committed to bringing some important features to its revamped network, as we saw earlier this week with its connection to Family Link, Google's parental control software.
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