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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Technology
Tanmay Puri

iPhone Viral Hack: How To Track Your Mobile Even When It's Switched Off

Apple’s Hidden Tracking Feature That Helps Locate a Lost or Stolen iPhone Even When Switched Off (Credit: Photo by Julio Lopez/Pexels)

Many iPhone users believe that once their Apple iPhone is switched off, it becomes impossible to locate. That is no longer strictly true, it seems, thanks to the inner workings of Find My, Apple's device-tracking service.

This means an iPhone can remain findable even after a shutdown or theft. So, this can offer a crucial helping hand to those who have lost their handset or are worried about potential theft. Here's how the technology works, and what you can do to make sure you are protected.

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