New Apple feature enhances travel convenience

Apple has unveiled a new iOS feature called "Share Item Location," allowing users to securely share the location of their misplaced items via an AirTag or other Find My-compatible accessories. The feature is now available worldwide as part of the iOS 18.2 public beta and will soon launch for all users of iPhone Xs and newer models in a free software update.

With Share Item Location, users can seamlessly share the real-time location of their belongings with third parties, like airlines, providing a more efficient process for locating lost or delayed items during travel. Eddy Cue, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Services, said, "The Find My network and AirTag have proven to be a powerful combination for users while travelling, providing invaluable location information when bags have been misplaced or mishandled. With Share Item Location, we’re excited to give users a new way to easily share this information directly with third parties like airlines, all while protecting their privacy.”

How It Works

Users can generate a Share Item Location link within the Find My app on their iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Recipients of this link can access a website that displays the item’s location on an interactive map. The website refreshes with new location updates and timestamps to aid in tracking. Privacy is maintained at every step: the shared location expires automatically after seven days, can be disabled as soon as the item is reunited with the user, and can be stopped by the owner at any time.

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