Today I dropped my iPhone without noticing when I came out of the car. After 10 min when I got back, thinking I left it inside the car and forgot I realized it was gone. So, I went home, logged into MobileMe and used Find my iPhone. On the map it appeared near a place that I wasn't so clearly someone found it. A friend then went to the place While I stayed home in contact with him, telling him where to go. In the end an old guy had it, and of course gave it back. Since his pants started ringing given my alarm message from mobile me there was no point denying it.
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Anyway, that's my story, happened today in Romania in a small town called Tulcea which is at the beginning at the Danube Delta.
After this I also made some test that may interest you. This is what I discovered.
1. The location feature works without the SIM card inserted in the phone which is great. It also allows for alert messages so the phone rings.
2. It doesn't work when the phone is off, which is logical. BUT it would be nice if you couldn't turn the phone off with you have a passcode. Only after you unlock would be a better idea since a thief can just turn the phone off.
Of course this would pose a problem in other areas but it's worth considering. Also a remote power on of the iphone would be great. Maybe when the message alert is sent.
Anyway, that's my story, happened today in Romania in a small town called Tulcea which is at the beginning at the Danube Delta.
After this I also made some test that may interest you. This is what I discovered.
1. The location feature works without the SIM card inserted in the phone which is great. It also allows for alert messages so the phone rings.
2. It doesn't work when the phone is off, which is logical. BUT it would be nice if you couldn't turn the phone off with you have a passcode. Only after you unlock would be a better idea since a thief can just turn the phone off.
Of course this would pose a problem in other areas but it's worth considering. Also a remote power on of the iphone would be great. Maybe when the message alert is sent.