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Samsung backtracks on SmartTag 3 Android support — still locked to Galaxy phones

SmartTag 3 trackers won't work with your non-Galaxy Android phone, after all.

Samsung backtracks on SmartTag 3 Android support — still locked to Galaxy phones

Samsung has released a new version of its SmartTag IoT devices, but the company has now clarified that these trackers will only work with Samsung Galaxy phones. Initially, Samsung had hinted at the possibility of adding support for other Android devices, including iPhones. However, it now appears that Samsung will continue to maintain compatibility exclusively with Galaxy devices.

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