Although all the news of our mobile seems to revolve around the same technologies, the truth is that the standards that have been with us for so many years are gradually changing. You just have to see the arrival of 5G and folding phones to better perceive these changes. In addition, we have UWB technology, which has yet to be massively integrated, but which is already a reality. But what is it and what is it for?
Our mobile has several options to create communication between various devices. In addition, each of them has a purpose and it is not the same to use Bluetooth to connect devices or pay via NFC. However, it may be that as a temporary complement but future substitute for some of them, UWB technology will end up imposing itself, since both Android and the main manufacturers are already working on it.
What is UWB technology and what is it for?
UWB (ultra-wideband) connectivity is a short-range wireless communication protocol , which, unlike what we know so far, operates using radio waves at very high frequencies. This allows the device to transform and better understand the environment, as well as to connect securely with other smart devices.
The objectives in the near future will allow our mobile to replace even more certain elements of everyday life . For example, our smartphone will be able to perform functions such as starting vehicles or even opening doors, definitely replacing physical keys with digital keys. It is also envisioned that you can use Augmented Reality to find things more accurately.
His availability
At the moment, it is such a limited and exclusive technology that only the Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold2 have it. Samsung has been the first company to promote UWB connectivity on Android, although it is known that Google is working on an official API for Android, which will facilitate the implementation of this technology on a massive scale for all manufacturers.
In the case of Samsung, current use is limited “Near Share” to connect to other Android devices and instantly stream photos and files via UWB . However, we are talking about a single use and in a brand such as Samsung. Therefore, the way to go is still long for this method of communication between devices. In this case, interoperability will be one of the keys to your long-term success. Meanwhile, it is possible that some of the flagships of 2021, apart from Samsung, will be added to the implementation of UWB connectivity
