Every iPhone owner needs these tips

Make the most of the Find My app's advanced features.

Author

Lewis Wallace
February 01, 2025

Even if you’ve used the Find My app before, it’s entirely possible that you’re not taking advantage of all its powerful features. This weekend’s feature story shines a light on all the ways you can use it to find your iPhone the next time you lose it

Read our new how-to (or watch our video) to find out about all of Find My’s features, from the basics to advanced capabilities.

Also in this edition of The Weekender:

Enjoy your weekend!

— Lewis Wallace, managing editor

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Feature story

How to find your lost iPhone using Find My (and Apple Watch)

Find My iPhone will help you locate your lost phone, using any other Apple device you have or by borrowing a friend’s device.

How-tos

Apple explains exactly how to update your AirPods and AirPods Pro

Apple finally explains the best way to update AirPods firmware. Here's how to see if you have the latest, plus how to force an update.

How to schedule texts and send messages later on iPhone

Schedule a text message from your iPhone to make sure you never forget to send that reminder text or birthday greetings. 

Look things up with your camera using Visual Intelligence on iPhone 16

Visual Intelligence gives iPhone 16 users a quick, easy way to find information on an object in the real world.

Track your medications on iPhone in the Health app

The Apple Health app on your iPhone will help you track your medications. You can just scan the label on the bottle using the camera to import it in.

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News

Everything new in iOS 18.3

iOS 18.3 is here for your iPhone, bringing several minor improvements and bug fixes to enhance your overall experience.

Plus, more Apple software news:

Apple kills AR glasses project to focus on Vision Pro's future

An attempt at lightweight specs that connect to Macs, the AR glasses project joins the Apple car on the scrap heap.

Mind-melting stats from Apple’s profitable earnings call

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Video gives sneak peek at seriously redesigned iPhone SE 4

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Dynamic new Black Unity Collection celebrates Black History Month

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Deals

Get a premium MagSafe wallet at a bargain price

With real-time tracking and audio alerts, this MagSafe wallet with Find My is easy to locate, whether it’s nearby or across town.

Plus, more discount gear from Cult of Mac Deals:

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Plus, more savings on software and services from Cult of Mac Deals:

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With similar specs at a lower price, this Apple Studio Display alternative is a viable option. A BenQ DesignVue PD2730S review.

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How ‘Cult of Mac’ became a thing -- founder Leander Kahney reveals all!

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Setups

MacBook Pro user swears by Magic Trackpad for a good reason

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Polk Audio system brilliantly boosts Mac mini's sound

In this featured setup, Polk Audio boosts a Mac mini’s sound tremendously, while even more Polk gear pumps up a fantastic home theater.