Find My iPhone
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Developer(s) | Apple |
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Initial release | June 15, 2010 |
Stable release | |
Operating system | iOS 5 and later |
Size | 13.9 MB |
Type | Location aware mobile application |
License | Freeware |
Website | http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/find-my-iphone/id376101648 |
Find My iPhone (also known as "Find iPhone" on the SpringBoard, and also known specifically for other devices as "Find My iPad", "Find My iPod", or "Find My Mac") is an app and service provided by Apple Inc. that allows remote location-tracking of iOS devices and Mac computers. The service is currently available for iOS 5 or later and OS X 10.7.2 "Lion" or later through iCloud. Although it is not bundled with the operating system itself, the app is available for download from the App Store free of charge for iOS devices running iOS 5.0 or later.[1]
History
Find My iPhone was first released as an app in June 2010 for users of MobileMe. In November 2010 with iOS 4.2, Find My iPhone was available for free for some devices. With the release of iCloud in October 2011, the service became free for all iCloud users. Also, the service was made available for Mac computers running OS X 10.7.2 "Lion" or later using iCloud.
Version history
Version Number | Date released | Changes |
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1.0 |
June 15, 2010 |
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1.0.1 |
September 7, 2010 |
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1.1 |
November 22, 2010 |
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1.2 |
June 6, 2011 |
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1.2.1 |
August 8, 2011 |
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1.3 |
October 12, 2011 |
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1.4 |
March 7, 2012 |
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2.0 |
September 19, 2012 |
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Features
Find My iPhone allows users to locate their iOS devices using either the iOS app or icloud.com on a computer. In addition to locating a device, the service provides three key features:
- Play sound – Makes the device play a sound, even if it is muted. This feature can be used if the device has been accidentally misplaced.
- Lost Mode (iOS 6 or later) – Flags the device as lost or stolen, allowing the user to lock it with a passcode. If the device is an iPhone and someone finds the device, he/she can call the user directly on the device.
- Erase iPhone – Completely erases all content and settings. This is useful if the device contains sensitive information, but the device cannot be located after this action is performed.
The update with iOS 6 added the ability to check the device's battery level.[1]
Setup
A free iCloud account is required to use Find My iPhone.
The service can be activated on a certain supported iOS device by opening Settings > iCloud and turning Find My ("device name") on. Additional accounts can be added in the Mail, Contacts, Calendars section.
On a supported Mac, Find My Mac can be enabled by going to System Preferences > iCloud or Mail, Contacts, Calendars and turning Find My Mac on.
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Find My iPhone – iOS App Store". Apple Inc. Retrieved 2 October 2012.