In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through everything you need to know about using Find My iPhone to locate a lost iPhone.

What You Need Before Getting Started

Before using Find My iPhone to locate your device, make sure that:

• Find My iPhone is enabled on your iPhone. This is turned on by default. Go to Settings > [Your Name] > Find My > Find My iPhone to confirm.
• Your lost iPhone has an internet connection via cellular data or Wi-Fi. Find My iPhone uses GPS and internet access on the device to provide its location.
• You remember your Apple ID and password. You will need to sign in to iCloud.com/find or the Find My iPhone app to locate your device.
• You have another device like another iPhone, iPad, or computer to track your lost iPhone from.

How to Use Find My iPhone on iCloud.com?

The easiest way to use Find My iPhone is via the iCloud website. Here are the step-by-step instructions:

1. Open any web browser on your other device and navigate to iCloud.com. Log in using your Apple ID when prompted.
2. Scroll down and click on the Find My iPhone icon. This will open the Find My app on the iCloud website.
3. If asked, select the device you want to locate from the dropdown list.
4. The Find My app will display all devices signed into your iCloud account on a map. Tap on your lost iPhone from the list of devices.
5. This will cause the lost iPhone to play a loud sound (even if it’s set to silent mode) for two minutes to help you locate it if it’s nearby but out of sight. Move closer to the sound to zero in on its location.
6. You’ll also see the lost iPhone’s location on the map if it has an internet connection. Zoom in and pan around to ascertain its precise location if needed. The location accuracy depends on factors like nearby Wi-Fi networks, GPS signals etc.
7. If your lost iPhone does not have an internet connection or can’t be located currently, Find My will display its Last Location as seen on the map before it went offline.

Take Appropriate Remote Actions if the iPhone Can’t be Found

If your lost iPhone shows its location on the map, go and retrieve it! But if it seems stolen, was left in an inaccessible location, or can’t be found after playing sounds, you can take the following remote actions to secure it via Find My iPhone:

1. Lost Mode – Tap Activate to enable Lost Mode remotely. This will lock the iPhone with a passcode if it wasn’t already locked, and display your custom message with a contact number on its lock screen. Whoever finds it can then contact you, without being able to access the iPhone.
2. Remote Lock – Tap Lock to remotely lock the iPhone instantly with your Apple ID passcode. This also prevents access to payment methods linked to Apple Pay on the iPhone.
3. Remote Wipe – As a last resort, tap Erase iPhone to remotely wipe all data on your iPhone, preventing misuse of your private data if you’re sure it can’t be recovered.

Note that taking any of these actions requires the iPhone to come back online and connect to a Wi-Fi or cellular network at least once.

Locating the iPhone using Find My app

Alternatively, if you have the Find My app from Apple installed on another iOS/iPadOS device, you can also use it to locate your lost iPhone:

1. Open the Find My app on the other iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch you own.
2. Sign in with your Apple ID if required.
3. At the bottom, swipe left to open the Devices tab. This will display a map with the location of all your iOS devices.
4. Tap on your lost iPhone from the list. This will highlight its location on the map if available.
5. You can then play a sound on it, set it in Lost Mode, remotely lock or erase it just like on iCloud.com.

The Find My app provides the same functionality more conveniently if you have another iOS device handy.

Tips to improve chances of recovering your lost iPhone

Here are some handy tips to improve your chances of getting back a lost iPhone:

• Always keep Find My iPhone enabled in your iPhone’s settings. Also enable Send Last Location, which will send its last known location to Apple when the battery gets critically low.
• Set up Lost Mode on the iPhone in advance from your Apple ID account settings online. This lets you pre-set a custom lock screen message and phone number for someone to contact you when they find it.
• If you suspect your iPhone was stolen, report it to the local law enforcement authorities. Provide them details like location data from Find My iPhone to aid their investigation.
• When setting a passcode on your iPhone, avoid obvious number combinations which are easier to guess. Use at least a 6 digit secure code.
• Avoid linking credit/debit cards to Apple Pay on an iPhone that has higher chances of being lost or stolen to prevent fraudulent transactions.

We hope these detailed instructions and tips will help you locate and even remotely secure your lost iPhone! Apple has made it easier than ever to find misplaced devices using Find My iPhone.

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iOS 15.1 Dev Beta 3 (19B5060d) has been released. #iOS151 #iOS151DevBeta3 #iOS151Beta3 pic.twitter.com/DUu6daH5iX

— Apple Software Updates (@AppleSWUpdates) October 6, 2021

According to popular wallpaper designer @AR72014, Apple ProRes video capture is now available for the iPhone 13 Pro models. ProRes is Apple’s own highly compressed video format/codec useful for high-quality cinema-grade post-production experience. It supports a resolution of up to 8K in general (4K 30fps on the iPhone 13 Pro devices).

Source: @AR72014 on Twitter

iOS and iPadOS 15.1 Beta 3 release notes

Go to Settings > General > Software Update to check for the new build.

The Public beta version of both iOS and iPadOS 15.1 Beta 3 is expected to be available within 24 hours. Should you find any new features in the update, please do let us know in the comments section down below.

Thank you for reading.

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Users can now customize their lock screen fonts, date, and time according to the wallpaper tats been set. It could be a static, live, or dynamic wallpaper. The subject of the wallpaper photo intelligently sits in front of the time to create a sense of depth. A wide range of colors can be chosen for the fonts, multiple lock screens can be created to suit the mood.

Widgets are now part of the lock screen as well. Taking inspiration from the Apple Watch complications, one can apply upcoming alarms, battery level widgets, calendar events, activity rings, and more to glance at key information on the go in a pinch.

Rich dynamic wallpapers make it to the iOS 16 lock screen in the form of live weather alerts along with actual animations. Also, a new astronomy wallpaper views the earth, moon, and solar systems accordingly. Have a favorite emoji? You can create a lock screen based on that too as part of the multiple lock screen functionality we just mentioned earlier.

Focus modes can now be accessed directly from the lock screen. It can be set to mix and match with the look of the lock screen for a more personalized experience.

And by the way, notifications have been revamped to cater to the new dynamic lock screen. Now, the notification alerts pop up from the bottom f the screen so that the beautiful lock screen doesn’t get buried by a plethora of notifications. This provides a clear view of the new lock screen interface letting you enjoy the wallpapers and customization in full glory.

Then we have what’s called the Live Activities API allowing users to see live and real-time notifications right on the lock screen. For example sports scores or food or parcel delivery tracking. The developer rejoices on this one!

Apple Pay Later feature makes a debut. Users can now split payments into four equal installments for up to six weeks with zero interest and fees of any kind. Speaking of which, apps can now access your Wallet information to authenticate you for their services such as digital keys and ID. Only relevant is information collected such as age will be collected. Digital Keys or virtual keys can be shared with the Messages app.

Messages get a slew of features as well and much-requested ones for that matter. Now you can unsend messages (Undo Send) easily. Want to edit a message and that too after sending it? Yes, you can! Also, the ability to make conversations unread is also now possible. Dictation now does not require an internet connection and is all done on-device now. Dictating and typing can be done simultaneously with the algorithm smartly switching back and forth. Emoji and punctuations are also recognized intelligently.

Live Text functionality now extends to videos as well creating a much more involved learning experience.

Apple showed off the next generation CarPlay and oh boy it gets a massive makeover. CarPlay apart from the infotainment will now extend to every other screen in a car including the gauge cluster and other screens. Data like speed, RPM, fuel level, coolant temperature, and other driver tidbits will be shown to the driver. All of this is collected directly from the car system. Also, HVAC controls, seat adjustments, and heating among others can be controlled via the new CarPlay system. CarPlay will available at the end of next year.

The Developer Beta of iOS 16 is already available for registered Developers ($99/month). However, you may also download and install iOS 16 Developer Beta for free (at your own risk). The Public Beta goes live next month for all iOS users. The final version will be available in the fall right after the iPhone 14 event.

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This update fixes the very same issue which possibly occurred due to the feature being switched off by the user prior to updating to iOS 14.5. Also, as usual, in the software update, again Apple has fixed a WebKit security vulnerability due to memory corruption problems which lead to arbitrary code execution when processing maliciously crafted content.

To update your eligible devices (iPhone 6S and later), Go to Settings > General > Software Update. The new version of iOS weighs in at 128.3 MB on our 2020 iPhone SE. We recommend our readers update to iOS 14.5.1 as soon as possible to keep their devices secure, fast, and fluid.

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The dangerous bug allows a website to spy on other websites a user visits during the same browsing session. The device security firm FingerprintJS discovered the harmful exploit and every browser that uses the Webkit Engine is affected.

Moving on, an iCloud bug has been fixed which allowed an application to acquire access to user files on Apple’s cloud platform.

Other fixes are for the Crash Reporter, ColorSync, Kernel, and more. To learn more, refer to the Security Notes.

We urge all of our readers to update their iPhone and iPad right now. Please do not miss out on this important security fix update.

How to Update to iOS and iPadOS 15.3

Head over to Settings > General > Software Update. Wait for the update to pop up and then download and install.

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Along with the changes, we have noticed an improvement in performance and battery life. The iOS 15 Public Beta 4 carries the build number 19A5307g and weighs 1.05GB on our 2020 iPhone SE. To update your iPhone, go to the Settings app > General > Software Update. And now let’s see four of the few prominent changes in iOS 15 Public Beta 4.

What’s new?

• Apple has added a new refresh button in the address bar right beside the URL. Although the placement seems s too close to the URL, it still is better than nothing. On that note, the button itself is a tad too tiny to be able to tap it comfortably.
• The three-dot button is now gone and has been replaced by the Share Sheet button. To access the options that were available in the three-dot menu previously, all you have to do is tap and hold the address bar.
• You can now share your Focus status with your iMessage contacts on an individual basis.
• Support for the Apple MagSafe Battery Pack for iPhone 12 models.

To know more about iOS 15 Public Beta 4, refer to Apple’s official Release Notes.

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Before we get into the nitty-gritty of the update, let’s say that the update weighs 760.9 MB on our 2020 iPhone SE. Head over to Settings > General > Software Update to check for the new build provided you have signed up and installed the iOS 15 Public Beta on your iPhone.

The official release notes for iOS 15 Beta 6 are here.

Safari gets reworked again

Ever since Apple outed the first beta of iOS 15, Safari has faced a lot of criticism for its controversial UI overhaul. The address bar was shifted to the bottom of the screen and was given the floating treatment. In the sixth beta, Apple has finally given users the choice to revert to the good old and inoffensive pre-iOS 15 Safari top address bar and bottom navigation panel layout.

You can tap the Aa button in the address bar and switch to a top address bar or bottom address bar layout. Alternatively, the very same option is available in Settings > Safari. When the bottom address bar option is selected, the address bar no longer floats and is instead fixed in place along with the navigation panel at the bottom of the screen.

On that note, the in-browser video playback issue of the previous beta has been resolved in this beta release.

The iOS 14 Safari top address bar layout is back! The bottom floating address bar is gone for good. We like the tweaked setup with bookmarks and navigation buttons below the bar Tap the “Aa” to switch back and forth between the top and bottom bar layout The top bar options.

SharePlay is disabled and will be available sometime later

The ability to share the content you are watching to other Apple devices via FaceTime all in perfect sync is one of the many highlighting features of iOS 15. However, starting the sixth beta of iOS 15, Apple has decided to remove SharePlay until sometime later in the fall. And yes, it won’t be available in the official rollout of iOS 15 next month. Future releases of iOS will bring SharePlay back into action.

Source: Apple

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OnePlus 9R

At the front of the smartphone is a flat 6.55″AMOLED panel that’s lifted off the vanilla OnePlus 9 featuring a Full HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The display is of the punch-hole kind with the 16MP selfie camera situated in it. Running the show is a Snapdragon 870 SoC featuring a vapor chamber cooling system for gaming sessions. With that said, this phone is considered by OnePlus as sort of a gaming smartphone.

OnePlus 9R | Source: OnePlus

And yes, the announced OnePlus Gaming Triggers will be available as an accessory (purchased separately for INR 999). The triggers attach to the side of the phone, in fact, any of three OnePlus 9 series smartphones and there you have two tactile buttons to elevate the gaming experience. The two triggers feature capacitive sensing technology. Meaning, the display of the phone is used as a power source with the help of capacitive conduction.

The Warp charge 65T makes its way from the OnePlus 9 series to the 9R which is impressive. However, wireless charging is not available here. And yes, the 4500mAh battery is also carried over from the flagship devices.

OnePlus Gaming Triggers | Source: OnePlus

The camera system consists of three sensors. As in, a 48MP main wide camera (OIS) along with a 16MP ultrawide unit concluded by a 5MP macro and 2MP depth camera make up the camera setup on the OnePlus 9R.

Pricing starts from INR 40,000 for the 8GB+128GB model to INR 44,000 for the 12GB+256GB variant. The OnePlus 9R is an India-only device, at least for now. It comes in Lake Blue and Carbon Black finishes.

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Meaning, iCloud could technically have access to the backup as there wasn’t any sort of end-to-end protection layer. Today’s development takes things up a notch higher where neither WhatsApp nor the cloud service partner can ever access the backup.

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???? WhatsApp is the leading global messaging service to offer *both* end-to-end encrypted messaging and backups on iCloud or Google Drive. ????

So you can make sure that bestie’s voice messages and mum’s secret recipe will be safely stored in a place only you can access.

— WhatsApp (@WhatsApp) September 10, 2021

WhatsApp claims to be the only leading messaging service to offer both end-to-end encrypted messaging and cloud backup solutions. Development was quite a challenge, emphasizes the instant messaging company as an entirely new framework was built for key and cloud storage on both iOS and Android. Speaking of which, this new security update will roll out to users in the coming weeks.

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Apple unveiled iOS 15 at the June 7 WWDC21 event. The next-generation update brings with it changes and new features to FaceTime, Messages, Maps, Photos, and notifications system. Without further ado, let’s jump to some of the key features announced in the keynote.

Source: Apple 1. iOS 15: A no-risk update! 2. iPadOS 15: Evolutionary!

iOS 15: A no-risk update!

Source: Apple

Apple started off the event with new features built into FaceTime. First, spatial Audio makes its way to FaceTime call for a natural life-like audiovisual experience. Then we have a voice isolation feature that allows you to shun background noise and puts a priority on your voice for a clearer calling experience.

Group Fcaeome call gets a new Grid view which organizes callers in equal-sized tiles and also highlights the tile corresponding to the person speaking on a call. To elevate the call experience, Fcattime now brings portrait mode to calls, neat! The SharePlay feature allows you to share music or video with others in an active call exactly like how you would watch on your device.

Collage view is now available for a bunch of photos shared in a message. The new Shared with You feature enables you to view say an article or playlist your friend sent you on iMessage later while browsing Safari or navigating through the Apple Music app. The items will be available in a section called shared with You within the corresponding app.

• Tweaked notification system

Source: Apple

As part of Apple’s new vision to keep things in focus, a new notification system is here. App icons and contact photos in notifications are now prominent and easily graspable. To avoid piling of notifications over time and keep important ones in check, we now have a Notifications Summary. As the name suggests, all of the notifications are stacked in this category that to based on priority.

And of course, messages and conversations do not end up in the Notifications Summary and are always available right at the front in the Notification Center. A new Focus mode as part of the Do Not Disturb mode gives options to switch to modes such as personal, work, sleep or the usual D Not Disturb and helps keep you in focus as per preference.

Source: Apple

Fire up the Camera app and point your iPhone camera to anything that has text in it. Next, copy and send it to anybody for a better communicating experience. This also works in the Photos app where you can select texts or phone numbers in any picture and take required actions.

You can now search for photos directly in Spotlight right from your home screen. To make things better, SpotLight will show texts in pictures right in the search.

A driving License can now be added in the Wallet app provided that your country and its states support the feature. Also new is digital keys for your home to seamlessly enter and exit your home.

Source: Apple

New layout that changes according to the weather conditions to better understand the details. Brand new animations and graphics for intricate weather condition details and time of the day. A full weather map now gets a better representation of the conditions.

Source: Apple

New detailed 3D view to better navigate the city. Driving mode now gets a revamped view to judge traffic and flyovers in a very eye-catching manner for a safer navigating experience. There’s also the use of AR to better assist frim being lost out.

iPadOS 15: Evolutionary!

Source: Apple

Along with iOS 15, Apple also debuted iPadOS 15. We feel this update is noting but for an interactive upgrade over iOS 14. Key changes include placement of widgets anywhere on the home screen, split-view multitasking better Safari tabs, Quick Note, and Shelf.

The brand new Shelf feature helps minimize apps and access them within any apps seamlessly while Quick Note allows you to jit down notes by swiping from the bottom corner of the screen. And by the way, App Library makes its way to iPadOS from iOS.

Availability

The beta of iOS and iPadOS 15 rolls out today for developers with public beta testing to start in July. iOS 15 is compatible with iPhone 6S and later. iPadOS 15 supports every iPad Pro 12.9″ and iPad 11″ models, iPad Pro 10.5″ and iPad Pro 9.7″, iPad Air (2nd gen and later), and vanilla iPad (5th gen and later). The update also has support for iPad mini (4th gen and later).

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