Galaxy SmartTag 3 leak hints at a redesign with (no) strings attached

TL;DR Galaxy SmartTag 3 may get a fresh squircle design, but it could lose the built-in lanyard hole. It also appears to have a physical button in the center, which could help you find your Galaxy phone or trigger Modes & Routines automations. 0 upgrade.

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra , and Galaxy Watch 9 are barely out the door, yet the rumor mill has already moved on to what’s next. This time, it’s the Galaxy SmartTag 3 , and a newly leaked redesign suggests Samsung could be making one part of the tracker more polished while making another a little less practical. According to a report by SamMobile , the Galaxy SmartTag 3 is expected to adopt a squircle-shaped design, giving Samsung’s item tracker a fresh look.

At first glance, that sounds like a welcome refresh. But the redesign may come with one trade-off that you will notice almost immediately.