Samsung's Galaxy SmartTag3 Takes a Squircle-Shaped Turn

Small changes can matter. Samsung's next tracker appears to trade the classic rounded square for a softer squircle silhouette — a move that feels more deliberate than decorative.

Leaks show the SmartTag3 shedding the familiar shape while keeping a centered button, echoing the original model's quick-tap functions: a single press to ping your paired phone, and a double press likely mapped to Modes & Routines for instant automations. Short and useful. Exactly what you want when you're hunting for keys at the bottom of a bag.

One eyebrow-raising detail: no built-in lanyard hole. That omission could be frustrating for people who clip trackers to keyrings. It also hints at design priorities — perhaps tighter seals for water resistance or a sleeker, pocket-friendly profile. Either way, expect third-party cases to show up fast.

Under the hood, the SmartTag3 looks like it will cover the essentials and then some: Bluetooth for day-to-day locating, ultra-wideband for precise directional finding, and an IP rating to shrug off dust and splashes. Samsung Find integration is a given, tying the tracker into the broader Galaxy ecosystem.

Timing is still fuzzy. Rumors suggest a reveal might coincide with a small September launch that could include the Galaxy Buds On — a new ear‑hook style bud — and the Galaxy S26 FE. Pattern? Maybe. Samsung sometimes bundles quieter devices alongside a bigger handset announcement to keep momentum steady.

Design choices like the missing lanyard and the squircle body are small details that tell a larger story about how phone makers are treating accessories: not as afterthoughts, but as extensions of a device family’s design language and user experience. Will you need an extra case to attach it? Probably. Will that stop people from buying it? Doubtful.

For now, take the leaks with the usual grain of salt. But if you like neat little trackers with practical shortcuts and cleaner lines, the SmartTag3 looks like it will fit right into a pocket — and into Samsung's connected life.