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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Nomad Leather Mag Wallet Review: Quality Meets Apple Find My
Even when Apple made a leather MagSafe wallet, I wasn't a fan. Thankfully, Nomad has a new minimalist wallet with an Apple Find My Bluetooth tracker built in. After a week with the Nomad Leather Mag Wallet, I can tell you it's not leaving my iPhone anytime soon. The Nomad Leather Mag Wallet is available for $80 in Rustic Brown and Black. While it can be used with any Android phone with a Qi2 or MagSafe case, the built-in Bluetooth tracker only supports Apple's Find My. For that reason, the wallet is primarily marketed to iPhone owners. Before this review, my go-to MagSafe wallet was the Peak Design Mobile Wallet. I kept the Nomad Tracking Card inside to ensure AirTag-like tracking of my ID and credit cards. Unfortunately, keeping the tracker in my wallet limited the number of cards I could carry. The Nomad Leather Mag Wallet fixes this by incorporating the Bluetooth tracker into the device. Looking around the Horween leather-wrapped accessory, I was immediately reminded of Apple's Wallet with MagSafe. It's slim, securely connects to the back of my iPhone using MagSafe, and looks premium overall. But there are a good number of differences between the first-party and third-party wallets. The Nomad Leather Mag Wallet can hold four standard credit cards compared to Apple's three. In my experience, if you have any metal cards, those take up extra space and make sliding cards in and out more difficult. Ultimately, I only carried around my ID, one plastic credit card, and one metal credit card to ensure everything slid in and out smoothly. Additionally, there are cutouts that make it easy to get your cards in and out. At the bottom, a slot allows you to slide the entire stack out of the wallet. I found this to be the best way to access the credit card at the back of the pile. You'll also need to push everything up to dig out any cards in the middle. A divot around front is the perfect shape to use your thumb and slide the first card out of the wallet. I kept my most-used credit card here as it was super easy to access. But most importantly, Nomad's Leather Mag Wallet works as a Bluetooth tracker even when disconnected from your iPhone. Apple's wallet only shared the location where the accessory was removed from your phone. With a built-in battery, the Nomad Leather Mag Wallet continues to share its location whenever it comes within range of compatible devices, like iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Unfortunately, the Nomad wallet doesn't have a UWB radio like an AirTag, so you won't be able to precisely locate it. Instead, in the Find My app, you can get directions to its last detected address, and if the wallet is nearby, you can play a high-pitch alarm. While I would love for Apple's UWB tech to make it to third-party accessories, the options available make the wallet easy to find. The biggest annoyance with Apple's AirTags is that the coin batteries only last about a year. After that, you'll have to run to the store and pick up replacements. Thankfully, you won't have to worry about swapping batteries into your wallet. When fully charged, the Nomad Leather Mag Wallet has an advertised five months of battery life. When it's low, all you have to do is stick the wallet on a Qi wireless charger—it also magnetically attaches to MagSafe and Qi2 chargers. Once aligned correctly, the wallet emits a short beep. Something to note is that there is no LED light to indicate the wallet's remaining battery life. Instead, you'll have to rely on the Find My app to notify you when the battery is due to be charged. I've really enjoyed my time with the Nomad Leather Mag Wallet, and knowing the leather will patina over time to match the wear of my Traditional Leather Case makes it even better. The biggest downside is that Nomad isn't selling a wallet with support for Android's Find Hub. However, with most companies refusing to add proper Qi2 to their flagship smartphones, this isn't all that surprising. Once Team Green no longer requires the purchase of Qi2-ready cases for magnetic accessories, maybe we'll see Nomad release another wallet. I don't see the $80 cost as being too much given that the wallet is made of premium leather, but it is more expensive than Apple's and other third-party alternatives on Amazon. If you choose to invest in the accessory, I believe it should hold up for years.
CNET
18-06-2025
- Business
- CNET
Find Anything With This $16 Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2 Deal
Losing things like your keys or your bag can be a real downer, and it used to be a fact of life for many of us. But those days are gone thanks to the advent of the humble Bluetooth tracker, so we need never lose anything again. If you buy at the right time, they're even relatively inexpensive, too. Amazon has just knocked the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2 down to just $16, which saves you $14 Keep in mind that this price only applies to the white version of the SmartTag 2, so you'll pay an extra $6 if you really want the black one. We also don't know how long this deal will last, either. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. Samsung designed the Smart Tag 2 to stay charged for up to 500 days, and it can last up to 40% longer when set to power-saving mode. It has a convenient integrated loop for attaching the item you want to track, and its IP67 waterproof rating means you don't have to worry about the tracker possibly malfunctioning even when the weather isn't ideal. All you have to do is register your tag to track your precious items from your Samsung Galaxy smartphone or tablet. The SmartTag 2 must be synced to Samsung SmartThings, and you can use it with any compatible Galaxy device. Why this deal matters A single Samsung Galaxy Smart Tag 2 typically costs $30, but this deal brings it down to just $16, saving you $14. It's important to note that these tags can be tracked only with a compatible Samsung Galaxy phone or tablet. If that works for you, we think this is a worthwhile deal that could save you money in the long run. Amazon also has a four-pack of these same tags for only $72, which saves you $23, but at this current price, you're better off buying four of them individually.
Gizmodo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Gizmodo
This UGREEN Tracker Is 3x Cheaper Than Apple AirTag, Nearly Free Right Now on Amazon
If you're hoping to take better care of your stuff, there is a product out there that can help you achieve your goal. The UGREEN FineTrack Smart Finder. As someone who is always misplacing their keys or their wallet, a Bluetooth tracker can be be a lifesaver. This one from UGREEN can be attached to a keychain or pretty much anything, and is normally priced at $20. However, right now in this limited time deal you can get the set for 50% off. That brings the price down to $10, saving you $10. A UGREEN Bluetooth tracker can be helpful in a variety of scenarios. Back in college, one of my roommates would always recite a little ritual before we left the dorm. Many other may be familiar with this 'Keys, phone, wallet!' chant you do as you pat down each of your pockets. I've even adopted doing this myself to ensure I never leave without them. However, if you don't actually have them on you, you still need to remember where you set them down. See at Amazon
Android Authority
08-05-2025
- Android Authority
Hot deal: Get four Samsung SmartTag 2 trackers for just $51.99!
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Do you keep losing your keys, purse, wallet, and everything in between? If you own a Samsung phone, we have an excellent deal for you. Right now, you can get a 4-pack of Samsung SmartTag 2 trackers for just $51.99. This pack would usually cost $99.99, so you are saving $48! Buy the Samsung SmartTag 2 4-pack for just $51.99 ($48 off) This offer is available from an Amazon-owned deals website. You'll get two white trackers and two black ones, and they are in new condition. There's a purchase limit of two packs per customer, and you'll get a 90-day Woot Limited Warranty included. Samsung SmartTag 2 (4-Pack) Samsung SmartTag 2 (4-Pack) The best Bluetooth tracker for Samsung phone users. The SmartTag 2 works just as well for finding misplaced nearby objects as it does for remote tracking of lost items. See price at Woot! Save $48.00 I like these bundle offers, because I usually buy single packs and am always left wanting more, not to mention I don't usually take advantage of discounted prices. This is quite the offer at just $51.99 for a 4-pack, and considering these are among our favorite trackers. There is one thing to keep in mind, before we move forward, though. As awesome as the Samsung SmartTag 2 and this deal are, you have to keep in mind these are exclusive to Samsung smartphone and tablet users. There is a way to use the Samsung SmartTag 2 with non-Samsung phones, but it has its sacrifices, is not an official method, and requires a bit of tinkering to set up. To summarize, we wouldn't recommend it unless you have a Samsung phone. If you can get past those downsides, Samsung SmartTag 2 is a great little Bluetooth tracker. We still think it's the best option for Samsung users. The premise is simple: once you set it up, you can attach it to your valuables and use the SmartThings app to see its live location. Rita El Khoury / Android Authority This is possible thanks to the SmartThings Find tracking network, which uses the slew of Samsung devices out there to track other items. In essence, the SmartThings network will pinpoint the tracker's location whenever a Samsung device comes within close proximity to it. And it has a Bluetooth range of 120 meters, which is quite outstanding. It uses a standard CR2032 coin battery, so it's not rechargeable. That said, battery anxiety should not be a problem, as the device should last 500 days on a single battery, or up to 700 days with Battery Saver Mode enabled. It also helps that we really like the Samsung SmartTag 2 design. It looks really different, and the built-in hook is quite convenient. It also has an IP67 rating. Rita El Khoury / Android Authority As if all of that isn't enough, Sammy decided to add a nice little feature. It has a physical button, which you can use to stop it from ringing, locate your device, or, get this, control your smart home devices. Pretty neat, right? Again, this is still our favorite Bluetooth tracker for Samsung users, so if you are part of the Samsung club and keep losing your things, catch this deal before it goes away!
