Ultra-wideband technology may be coming to Apple Macs

Apple may integrate ultra-broadband into its Macs. This can help not only in determining the location of the device.

Among the new hardware features introduced to the Cupertino company’s products in recent years is ultra-wideband (UWB) technology. This allows for more accurate location of indoor devices, which is one of the big advantages of AirTags over regular Bluetooth trackers.

Apple may integrate ultra-broadband into its Macs

So far, this technology has been implemented in devices such as the iPhone, Aple Watch or AirTag, to name but a few, but it looks like the Apple brand is exploring the idea of ​​integrating it into its Macs. At least that’s what the 9to5Mac report suggests, which found the structure and processes needed to support UWB technology in the latest beta versions of macOS 12.

However, this does not necessarily mean that a future update will enable this technology for current Macs, as it requires a U1 chip to work. In other words, it may only affect future Macs. As for why Apple would want to integrate UWB into the Mac other than to pinpoint the location of other devices, one thing to keep in mind is that ultra-wideband also helps other very useful features.

This can help not only in determining the location of the device.

For example, it provides faster AirDrops and AirPlay data transfer. And when we know that rumors about an iPhone completely devoid of physical ports are rampant, the ability to easily and quickly transfer data between iPhone and Mac or other devices in the Apple brand ecosystem can greatly help to come to terms with the lack of physical ports. physical ports.

No one knows yet when the first Macs equipped with UWB were able to see the light of day, but this discovery in any case indicates the interest of the American giant. To be continued!