Along with Apple AirTags, there have been some Android-centric object tracking options, but Google may be preparing its own first-party trackers.
The Apple AirTags have made quite a splash for both good and bad reasons. Naturally, Google also wants in on the object tracker trend, it seems, following in the footsteps of Apple. Code sleuth Kuba Wojciechowski has shared information about an upcoming device codenamed «Grogu» alongside variations such as «GR10» and «Groguadio» that is currently in development with Google’s Nest team.
Google is working on a smart tracker similar to Apple’s AirTag, codename «grogu» – report ???????? pic.twitter.com/8K6KO7tfzj
Kuba Wojciechowski⚡ (@Za_Raczke) January 16, 2023
Just like the AirTags, Google’s supposed tracking device has an onboard speaker that emits sound to help find the object attached to it. If the AirTags privacy fiasco is any indication, the speaker might likely be used to send audio alerts if a person’s phone detects an unidentified tracker moving with them.
