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With the goldfish memory I have, I leave my iPhone in the strangest places and forget where I saw it last. I’ve recovered my phone from the kitchen cabinets, inside dressing table drawers, and the closet. Thankfully, I’ve never had it stolen, but I’d want to be prepared for that, too.Is USB-C Finally Coming To iPhone?Whether it’s misplacing your phone in the house or on a park bench, the Find My app—previously called Find My iPhone—is a reliable way to track it. It lets you track your AirPods, too. How to find your…

A pair of AirPods are at the center of an international mystery after Formula One driver Louis Delétraz left his headphones on a United Airlines flight. Delétraz, who said he left the Airpods under a seat in row 16 of a flight to Geneva, Switzerland, tracked the headphones as they flew across the globe. But when they made a pitstop in a residential building, Delétraz realized a conspiracy was afoot. Now, United tells Gizmodo it’s launched an investigation. Apple Unveils Its iPhone 15 and Apple Watch Series 9On Monday,…

Whether you’re looking to sell your Mac or reset it due to an intractable software problem, restoring your Mac to factory settings is a good way to spruce it up, clear off your personal information, and fix any lingering problems. Doing so will erase any content you’ve stored on it, so it’s vital you follow our guide and back up your Mac before getting started. That can save you a bunch of headaches down the line. The method you use to restore your Mac to factory settings depends on the version of macOS you are…

Image: NurPhoto (Getty Images)Apple recently announced a Stolen Device Protection feature for iOS 17.3. With the new OS finally released Monday, the safety feature is now available to be activated on your devices. Here’s how to turn it on.The iPhone SE Offers Almost Everything You Want In An iPhoneFirst, you want to make sure to update the iPhone to the latest 17.3 version. Then go to Settings, scroll down to Face ID & Passcode, look for Stolen Device Protection, and turn the toggle switch on. It’ll take a few…

Since iOS 16, the Find My App lets you track up to 32 items, but Apple only clarified this week. In a support document spotted by MacRumors, the Cupertino firm explained the limit available in the Find My app while highlighting how it actually works.Prior to iOS 16, users could add up to 16 items, but with the ever-growing list of accessories that can be paired with the Find My app, it’s only natural that Apple increased the number. Here’s what the support document says:“You can add up to 32 items in Find My. In…

Apple’s strategy, if there was one at all, for protecting your phone’s data from theft has been pretty bad all along. If the thief can take a glance at your password before stealing your iPhone, you have handed him your entire digital life. With the iOS 17.3 beta that rolled out yesterday, the company finally added a robust system for safeguarding your data against theft.Google’s AI Isn’t a Gimmick, It’s the Future | AI UnlockedIn the current iOS version and until now, all a thief needs to get their hands on is the…

Apple is adding a new iPhone feature called Stolen Device Protection that limits what thieves can do with a stolen phone and passcode. Created following a report earlier this year by the Wall Street Journal’s Joanna Stern, the opt-in feature is included in the iOS 17.3 beta, now available for developers. It works using a combination of location, biometric scans, and time delays, allowing victims to lock out the perpetrator and safeguard their data.Stolen Device Protection aims to snuff out a common practice among iPhone…

Apple has the Find My app which can come in really handy to track lost/stolen devices. While one may not always find their lost devices, there’s the option to track devices. At its annual developer conference, Google announced that it is expanding its Find My Device network. Now, Google has said that its plan has been delayed. “At this time we’ve made the decision to hold the rollout of the Find My Device network until Apple has implemented protections for iOS,” said Erik Kay, vice president, engineering, Google. Apple…

Four years ago, Apple started a short film series on YouTube called ‘The Underdogs'. The series featured videos of a group of four coworkers at the workplace who used different Apple products and showcased new features. The third video in the series was released more than a year ago which was all about escaping from the office. And today, Apple released the fourth video called ‘Swiped' where Apple highlights its important security features that can protect devices like iPhone, Macbook, and more from theft and misuse.The…

WWDC 2021 keynote saw several announcements from Apple that highlight what's coming this year on the software side for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch users. The announcements included the preview of iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS Monterey, and watchOS 8. However, apart from the major developments, the company announced some supplementary details that are mainly around its offerings including Siri, AirPods, and Apple TV. Apple also didn't get time to announce details around things like an inbuilt authenticator and enhanced…