Re: Ultra Wide Band?

On 4/19/2024 4:34 PM, Cameo wrote:

Supposedly the new iPhones have the new UWB built in, but I haven't
found it anywhere in the Setup. Anybody has?

I didn't know what UWB was for on a smartphone, so I looked it up.
  "UWB allows short-range wireless communication for precise location
tracking, keyless car entry, data transfer, and other features on
compatible Android and Apple phones."

UWB is apparently a component of all iPhones from the iPhone 11 on up.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_UWB-enabled_mobile_devices

Looking up what people use it for, apparently it works with cars too.
  "UWB was developed as a protocol to transfer data. Its ability to detect
and track nearby objects made it essential for modern devices and cars.
Select BMW, Audi, Ford, Tesla, and Hyundai models support digital car key
via UWB and/or NFC for keyless entry."

On both Android & on iOS you just turn it on or off, and that's it.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/254750118?sortBy=best

But you don't turn it on if you don't have a use for it, normally anyway.
Which of those are you seeking to use the UWB for?

Keyless car entry:
With a UWB-powered phone, you don't need to pull out the device and hover
over the car handle to unlock it. You can keep your phone in your pocket
and let UWB authenticate your identity in no time.

Device tracking:
You can attach a smart tracker, like the Galaxy SmartTag, to your wallet,
pet, or bike and track precise locations in real time.

Smart home automation:
Your home can unlock itself via UWB when it detects your phone in your
pocket. Your smart devices, like fans, AC, and lights, can also communicate
when you enter the room.