The Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 3's special feature is being a pet activity monitor

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Big Tech Samsung The Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 3's special feature is being a pet activity monitor Not only can it keep tabs on your furball’s location, it can monitor their motion and sleep too. 30, 2026 8:00 am EST Sam Rutherford for Engadget Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover Alongside the Galaxy Tab S12 Plus and Tab S12 Ultra, today Samsung announced its latest tracker in the Galaxy SmartTag 3. It offers longer range and new cross-platform support, but perhaps its biggest upgrade is that it can also be a lightweight activity monitor for pets.

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▪Big Tech Samsung The Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 3's special feature is being a pet activity monitor Not only can it keep tabs on your furball’s location, it can monitor their motion and sleep too.
▪30, 2026 8:00 am EST Sam Rutherford for Engadget Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover Alongside the Galaxy Tab S12 Plus and Tab S12 Ultra, today Samsung announced its latest tracker in the Galaxy SmartTag 3.
▪It offers longer range and new cross-platform support, but perhaps its biggest upgrade is that it can also be a lightweight activity monitor for pets.

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Big Tech Samsung The Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 3's special feature is being a pet activity monitor Not only can it keep tabs on your furball’s location, it can monitor their motion and sleep too. By Sam Rutherford Sept. 30, 2026 8:00 am EST Sam Rutherford for Engadget Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover Alongside the Galaxy Tab S12 Plus and Tab S12 Ultra, today Samsung announced its latest tracker in the Galaxy SmartTag 3. It offers longer range and new cross-platform support, but perhaps its biggest upgrade is that it can also be a lightweight activity monitor for pets. Starting at $30 for a single device or $100 for a pack of four, there isn't a huge change in the Galaxy SmartTag 3's exterior.

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