UWB on the rise

This week, we have good news related to UWB technology to share! We have selected the most interesting articles of the week regarding Smart IoT just for you. The new UWB technology has risen to prominence, as Samsung, Apple, and Xiaomi all released information on their latest innovative devices integrating UWB. If you want to know more about UWB technology, you can check our last blog post about it:

What Is UWB and Why Are Apple and Samsung Suddenly So Interested In It?

Oct, 12 2020 | By Sam Rutherford

"Samsung Chief Technology Officer KJ Kim outlined Samsung’s view of UWB, or Ultra-Wideband, on the company’s website, describing it as a transformative technology that can help facilitate wireless data transfer, upgrade smart home tech via features like Samsung’s forthcoming Digital Key, and even help with indoor navigation".

Samsung commits to UWB long-term, more Galaxy phones will have it

Oct, 12 2020 | Sammobile

"Samsung confirmed today that it is committing to UWB (Ultra-wideband) technology for the long term, meaning we should be expecting more Galaxy devices to support the technology in the future. Samsung sees vast potential in UWB and it has a full-time task force dedicated to integrating the technology into its products. In addition, Samsung is working on expanding the use cases for UWB".

Everything you need to know about Ultra Wideband in the iPhone 12 and HomePod mini

Oct, 19 2020 | By Malcolm Owen

"The main feature it enables is highly-accurate location tracking, with devices using UWB potentially able to identify the distance and even the location of other hardware relative to itself to within a few inches."

Xiaomi introduces groundbreaking UWB technology

Oct 13, 2020 | by Xiaomi Team

"With this technology, your smartphone will be able to perceive signals from your smart devices in its surroundings and control smart devices when simply pointed towards them."