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

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TL;DRGalaxy SmartTag 3 may get a fresh squircle design, but it could lose the built-in lanyard hole.A physical button is reportedly making a comeback, potentially letting you trigger Modes & Routines automations in addition to helping you locate your Galaxy phone.The tracker is expected to retain Bluetooth, UWB, Samsung Find, and water resistance, with a possible Bluetooth 6.0 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.