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Why launch a new tracker now?
Google's Pixel Tag enters a market with existing players, most notably Apple's AirTag. Launching now suggests Google sees an opportunity to capture a share of this growing market, perhaps by offering a different design, price point, or integrating it more deeply into the Android ecosystem. Competition often drives innovation and better products for consumers.
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