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Query Apple's FindMy network with Python

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384 points nkko | 1 comments | 21 Dec 24 12:14 UTC | HN request time: 0.21s | 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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Nextgrid ◴[21 Dec 24 16:05 UTC] No.42480407[source]▶
Does it have any battery impact? I've never tried these always-on location tracking things partly due to (unfounded?) concerns about battery use.
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1. msh ◴[21 Dec 24 17:02 UTC] No.42480759[source]▶
its not always on in that way. It will report your location when requested, and optionally just before shutting down.