Google Unveils $29 Pixel Tag to Take On Apple's AirTag

Aug 12, 2026 · 6:52 PM UTC ·2 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 5 views

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▪Google Unveils $29 Pixel Tag to Take On Apple's AirTagWednesday August 12, 2026 11:52 am PDT by Juli CloverGoogle today introduced the Pixel Tag, its answer to Apple's AirTag.
▪Pixel Tag is Google's first item tracker, even though Google implemented an item tracking network two years ago that's been used by third-party devices.
▪The Pixel Tag is made from stainless steel, and it is IP67 water- and dust-resistant.

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▪ Google unveils Pixel 11 lineup, new AirTag rival, and Gemini features at Made by Google 2026 — TechCrunch
▪ Google reveals 2026 hardware lineup: Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 5, and Pixel Tag — Ars Technica

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Google Unveils $29 Pixel Tag to Take On Apple's AirTagWednesday August 12, 2026 11:52 am PDT by Juli CloverGoogle today introduced the Pixel Tag, its answer to Apple's AirTag. Pixel Tag is Google's first item tracker, even though Google implemented an item tracking network two years ago that's been used by third-party devices. The Pixel Tag is made from stainless steel, and it is IP67 water- and dust-resistant. There's a built-in speaker that can play a sound when an item it's attached to is lost, and a button that causes a sound to play on a connected smartphone. An on-device button is one feature that distinguishes the Pixel Tag from the ‌AirTag‌.

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