iPhone 16e lacks Ultra Wideband tracking and Thread radio
To keep the cost down, Apple's new iPhone 16e isn't just missing MagSafe, it also lacks Ultra Wideband, and a Thread radio.
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Mike Wuerthele
Tesla's Ultra Wideband update improves how you unlock cars with an iPhone
Tesla owners will soon find unlocking their electric car will be easier using their iPhone, with the car maker rolling out Ultra-Wideband support that will improve the mobile app experience.
Malcolm Owen
Apple's UWB tech could make pointing the remote control matter again
An iPhone or another remote control may one day take advantage of Ultra Wideband to provide users with information about nearby devices or change what controls are available, simply by pointing it at different things.
Apple shares Nearby Interactions resources for third-party U1 chip integration
Apple has shared some resources and details for accessory makers looking to integrate Ultra Wideband-enabled Nearby Interactions in their hardware.
Mike Peterson
How to use an AirTag with an iPhone SE, or other iPhones lacking the U1 chip
Here's how to get the most out of Apple's AirTag tracking fob with iPhones that don't have Apple's Ultra Wideband U1 processors in them, or in countries with prohibitions on UWB.
William Gallagher
Apple Car Key could adopt Ultra Wideband support later in 2021
Apple could soon let users unlock their cars using the Ultra Wideband chip in the iPhone thanks to an updated Car Key spec.
Wesley Hilliard
Samsung Galaxy SmartTag Plus tags with Ultra Wideband launching April 16
Samsung is beating Apple's "AirTags" to market, with the Galaxy SmartTag Plus that includes precise Ultra Wideband tracking and will launch on April 16 for $39.99.
Apple Pay with UWB may automatically select right card based on location
Apple Pay could automatically select specific credentials depending on the location, with a future version potentially able to take advantage of an iPhone's ultra-wideband technology to make sure the right card is used.
Apple's use of Ultra-Wideband prompts more firms to adopt the technology
Industry sources claim that more companies are developing devices with, or uses for, UWB (Ultra-Wideband), following the popularity of it in Apple's iPhone 12 range and other devices.
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