Apple AirTag will have a budget competitor: Xiaomi is preparing to release its own tracker
Xiaomi is preparing to challenge Apple in another area — this time the Chinese company will release a compact tracker similar to AirTag.
What is known
An insider with the nickname Repeater 002 reported on his Weibo page that a device with the concise name Xiaomi Tag is in development. Its development is complete, and it is expected that the tracker will be presented at the global presentation of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra photo flagship, which will take place on December 26.
Auto-translation of Repeater 002's message. Source: Weibo
According to the Gizmochina portal, Xiaomi Tag will support ultra-wideband (UWB) connectivity for precise device location and, most importantly, integration with the Google Find My Device network, allowing the tag to be found even without a connection using Android smartphones.
Most likely, the cost of Xiaomi Tag will be significantly lower than that of Apple's AirTag, making it more attractive to buyers.
Sources: Gizmochina