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Apple is expanding its Find My network to include third-party devices. Some of the first products that will take advantage of the tool include Belkin s Soundform earbuds and the Chipolo One Spot item tracker, with those becoming available at the start of next week. Once those products start filtering out to stores, a Works with Apple Find My badge will tell you they re compatible with the company s software. You ll be able to add a device through the Items tab within the app.
When tracking a Find My accessory, you ll see it on the app s map interface. There will also be an option to tell the device to play a sound so that you can have an easier time finding it. Additionally, a Lost Mode allows you to lock a device to your Apple ID and prevent another person from pairing it with their account.
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Apple launches an app for testing devices that work with ‘Find My’
Apple has launched a new app, Find My Certification Asst., designed for use by MFi (Made for iPhone) Licensees, who need to test their accessories’ interoperability with Apple’s Find My network. The network helps users find lost Apple devices like iPhones, AirPods and Mac computers, among other things but is poised to add support for finding other compatible accessories manufactured by third parties.
The launch of the testing app signals that Apple may be ready to announce the launch of the third-party device program in the near future.