{
  "id": 12240257,
  "title": "Google Find Hub tags adding NFC support, better registration",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/google-find-hub-tags-adding-nfc-support-better-registration",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-05T21:53:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Google",
    "slug": "9to5google",
    "url": "https://9to5google.com/2026/10/05/google-find-hub-tags-nfc/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Google's latest update to the Google Play services is bringing two new features to its Find Hub tags. Version 26.39 of the service includes two Security & Privacy enhancements related to the Find Hub network. One of these features allows NFC-enabled Find Hub devices to be tapped with a phone, displaying details and settings or helping to identify lost tags. Previously, locating lost tags required placing them in identification mode, with the process varying depending on the product. NFC support on Find Hub trackers has been limited in the past, with the upcoming Pixel Tag lacking this feature and Xiaomi's Tag being limited to Apple's Find My network. This NFC capability addition suggests more devices will soon support it. The second update introduces an improved setup process for registering new devices. Users will be able to categorize tags (such as Bag, Bike, or Car), rename them, and adjust settings during the initial registration. Previously, all these steps had to be completed within the Find Hub app.",
  "summary": "According to the latest version of Google Play services, Find Hub tags are getting two new capabilities. more…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}