According to MacRumors, which is testing the second beta of iOS 18.2, Apple will introduce a new feature to its Find My app that will allow you to temporarily share the location of a lost AirTag with “an airline or someone you trust.” This feature can help airport staff locate a missing piece of luggage if Find My indicates it is nearby.
In iOS 18.2, Find My now has a “Share Item Location” option, which creates a link that can be sent to anyone, not just trusted contacts. On Apple devices, the link will open the Find My app, allowing someone else to see the location of the AirTagged item. On non-Apple devices, the link will open a web page with a map showing the item’s last known location.
The link will expire automatically after one week or when the missing item is returned. You can also see how many people visited the link you created, and an additional “Show contact details” option allows you to share your phone number and email address so that someone who finds your missing item can contact you.
In September 2023, Apple introduced the option to continuously share your AirTag location with up to five additional people, allowing The whole family can track the location of pets, vehicles and other shared items. This latest feature expands on that functionality by allowing you to temporarily hire more people to help you find something, without having to remember to revoke their access to your AirTag location later.
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