Alongside all of the new Android 16 features announced today, Google’s Find My Device service is getting a makeover and a new name. Meet Find Hub.
With Find Hub, you’ll not only be able to keep track of your devices and accessories, but also family and friends. And with new partnerships, you can keep track of more without having to buy dedicated tracking devices.
That’s not all, either. Google also shared some upcoming capabilities that will be headed to Find Hub in the future
Below, we’ll unpack what’s new in Find Hub and what new capabilities are coming in the future.
For more, don’t miss our hands-on with Android 16.
What’s new in Find Hub?
Sharing your location in Find Hub only takes a few taps.
In addition to your phone and accessories, Find Hub will allow you to keep track of the location of friends and family, and you can begin sharing your location with others here, too. So, whether you want to know that your child got home from school safely or you want to share your location with a friend when you go out for the night, Find Hub makes this easy.
The app is broken into two sections – one for devices and the other for people – so you won’t have to sift through your trackable accessories when trying to find out if your loved one got home OK. Here you’ll also be able to share your location with people for either a specified amount of time or indefinitely with a few taps. The people you choose to share with will be able to see your real-time location in Find Hub’s map.
The ideas here aren’t all that new, but Find Hub will now be your go-to place to keep track of things that are important to you.
Support for new devices and trackers
Google’s partner list is growing, adding support for more devices and tags. Both July and Mokobara will offer luggage with Find Hub trackers built right in, saving you from potential stress or the need of adding a tracker to your carryon in the first place. Another product coming will be the Peak Loc8 skis, powered by Pebblebee, meaning it’s no longer game over if your skis disconnect on the slope and get lost in the vastness of the snow.
More features are on the way
There’s more to look forward to in Find Hub’s future. Here’s what’s coming next.
- New nearby finding capabilities are on the way for ultra-wide band tags later this month.
- Later this year, Find Hub will integrate satellite connectivity so you can connect without cellular data.
- Early next year, if you lose your luggage or an important item while flying, you’ll be able to share the Bluetooth tag locations with select airlines, including Aer Lingus, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Iberia and Singapore Airlines.
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