New Siri Remote lacks U1 chip for precise Find My integration

Apple on Tuesday confirmed that its new Apple TV Siri Remote does not integrate a U1 chip, meaning it can't be located with pinpoint accuracy through Apple's Find My network. The latest iPad Pro models also appear to lack the locator.

Rumors leading up to today's announcement suggested Apple would integrate Find My functionality to a next-generation Siri Remote, a logical addition considering remote controls are commonly lost in couch cushions. Those rumblings, however, appear to be incorrect.Apple's specifications sheet shows the device does not integrate a U1 chip, a component that plays a key role in the company's Ultra Wideband device-locating technology. The tech giant confirmed U1's absence in a statement to The Verge.

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