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Query Apple's FindMy network with Python

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378 points nkko | 2 comments | 21 Dec 24 12:14 UTC | HN request time: 0.402s | source
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Galanwe ◴[21 Dec 24 13:39 UTC] No.42479604[source]▶
Fore those not familiar with the Apple ecosystem, what does "Find My" do? locate apple devices ?
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kabirgoel ◴[21 Dec 24 13:46 UTC] No.42479640[source]▶
Correct. You can also share your location with friends. A lot of friend groups (at least my age) use Find My as a kind of social network.
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gomoboo ◴[21 Dec 24 14:08 UTC] No.42479762[source]▶
How does that work woth your friends? Always on access or just occasionally?
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toomuchtodo ◴[21 Dec 24 14:11 UTC] No.42479788[source]▶
Always on. You can see where your friends are at both in Find My and under their contact photo in your iMessages chat.
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johnisgood ◴[21 Dec 24 14:44 UTC] No.42479969[source]▶
Personally I do not find the idea comforting that someone (anyone) may know where I am at all times. I would not even trust Apple either.
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1. rvnx ◴[21 Dec 24 14:59 UTC] No.42480046[source]▶
It's a virtual leash for couples.
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2. toomuchtodo ◴[21 Dec 24 15:31 UTC] No.42480195[source]▶
Blame the emotionally dysfunctional, not the tool. It’s only a problem if it changes how you would live your life or pressured or coerced (in which case, say no).