# Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 3 may launch in September Get ready for the next-gen smart tracker after a three-year wait. - **Source:** [Latest from Android Central](https://brifing.si/source/c01c90da-6cf6-4b63-a76b-3d38df0e8324) - **Published:** 2026-07-12 - **Topic:** [Product Management](https://brifing.si/c/product) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/2f4a357f-e7e7-44dc-971a-fde6b6a93059 ## Next-Gen Smart Tracker Samsung's long-awaited Galaxy SmartTag 3 may launch in September alongside the Galaxy S26 FE, according to leaks. Reliable tipster Roland Quandt shared this timeline on Bluesky, though hardware specs and design details remain completely unknown at this stage. ## End of a Three-Year Wait It's been nearly three years since the SmartTag 2 launched in 2023. The new model is expected to end this long wait and refresh one of Samsung's most overlooked accessories. The device will likely be announced at the Fan Edition phone launch event. ## Anticipated Tech and Network Upgrades The current SmartTag 2 is limited to Bluetooth 5.3 and the SmartThings Find network. The new generation needs a more modern Bluetooth standard and an expanded SmartThings Find network to compete with Apple's Find My ecosystem, which is crucial for modernizing Samsung's tracking experience. ## Playing Catch-Up in the Tracker Race Against competitors like Apple's AirTag and Google's Find Hub-compatible devices, Samsung needs to boost its competitive edge. The SmartTag 3 must go beyond specs and improve user experience while enhancing network reliability to close the gap with rivals. ## Single Leak, Many Unknowns Current information comes from a single post by Roland Quandt, and Samsung hasn't confirmed the product's existence. September might bring both a new Fan Edition phone and Samsung's first new Bluetooth tracker in years, but details remain uncertain. ## Critical Opportunity for Samsung If rumors are true, Samsung has a significant chance to make the SmartTag lineup relevant. Mere spec bumps won't suffice in 2026. Samsung needs to make SmartThings Find reliably functional and give users compelling reasons to stay within the Samsung ecosystem. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.androidcentral.com/accessories/samsung-may-be-ready-to-end-the-long-wait-for-the-galaxy-smarttag-3 — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._