Scary downside to phone-tracking services haunts one unlucky couple

We rely on our phones for so much that it’s little surprise that when we realize our handset’s gone missing, it feels like the world has fallen apart around us. That’s why phone-tracking services like Find My iPhone or the Android Device Manager have proven so invaluable, not just helping us locate our phones in times of crisis, but giving us some nice peace of mind the rest of the time. ...

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iOS 7 security flaw may not let you recover your stolen iPhone

One of the coolest features that Apple debuted years ago, and which other platforms have adopted over the years, is a way for you to find your iPhone if misplaced or stolen. The service was initially part of MobileMe, then became free for all users as “Find my iPhone”, and is now part of iCloud, which is free for everyone as well. The service can pin-point where your device is, make it ring if you can’t find it, and even sends messages to the phone in case it was stolen. Sadly the service has been proven to be far from perfect today. For you to disable “Find my ...

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