techtiff.ai If my iPhone gets separated from me, I expect a status update.

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The post provides a practical and creative solution to a common user concern (phone security/tracking) using a readily available tool (iPhone's built-in automation features), making it highly relatable and shareable.

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This post demonstrates how to create an iPhone automation using Apple Shortcuts that sends the phone's location and a photo when it's plugged into a charger. The creator explains the setup process and suggests various ways to receive the information, such as email or text messages.

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Your iPhone already knows where it is. I figured it should let me know, too. So I built an Apple Shortcut that automatically checks in whenever it's plugged into a charger. It turns Airplane Mode off, reconnects to cellular, gets its location, takes a photo, and sends everything to me automatically. I only enable it when I'm traveling, but it's one of my favorite practical automations because it gives me one more way to keep track of my phone if it ever ends up somewhere it shouldn't. Download the free Shortcut on my Substack. Link in bio.