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Now Your Apple Smartphone Can Help You Find Lost Luggage; Know How
Apple iOS 18.2 Public Beta: Apple has introduced a new feature, "Share Item Location," to help iPhone users easily track and recover lost items at the airport. This feature is particularly aimed at assisting travellers in locating misplaced baggage, addressing a common concern for airline passengers.
The new feature is currently available on the iOS 18.2 public beta, the Cupertino-based tech giant Apple plans to roll out a free update for iPhone Xs and newer models soon. Privacy is a key focus, with Apple ensuring that only authorized personnel from participating airlines can access location data. Acting as a virtual assistant, this feature simplifies the process of finding lost belongings, saving users time and effort.
Apple's 'Share Item Location' Feature
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Apple's new feature helps users track and recover lost or misplaced items easily, ensuring peace of mind. This feature allows you to securely share the location of AirTags or other Find My network accessories with third parties.
Secure Sharing
The new feature will allow you to share the location of AirTags or Find My accessories securely with airlines, friends, or family.
Airline Collaboration
Integrated with over 15 major airlines, including Delta, United, British Airways, and Singapore Airlines.This could include the airlines you are traveling with and also your friends and families.
Privacy First
The much anticipated 'Share Item Location feature' is built on Apple's Find My network with end-to-end encryption and user anonymity for secure tracking.
How To Find Lost Luggage With Apple's New 'Share Item Location Feature'
Generate the Link:
Open the Find My app on your Mac, iPad, or iPhone and create a shareable link for your item.
Share the Link:
Send the generated link to airlines or trusted individuals to help track your luggage.
Track in Real-Time:
The link provides an interactive map with the item’s real-time location updates.
Stop Sharing:
Once retrieved, the location sharing stops automatically, or you can manually disable it anytime. (Image Credit: Freepik)
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