Mobile security firm Lookout has introduced today what may be one of the more practical applications for Apple Watch. Its new smartwatch app will help you to not lose your phone, by alerting you if you’re about to leave your phone behind, as well as help you locate a lost or stolen phone by pointing you to its last known location.
The app can also be used to trigger a “scream” on your iPhone (a loud alert) that can help you find a misplaced phone. This could even be used in the case where you suspect your phone has just been lifted by an unknown third party, such as pickpocket. In addition, on the smartwatch app’s homescreen, you’ll see a “distance visualization bar,” which shows you how far away you are from your phone. As you walk around, the bar will adjust so you know if you’re getting “warmer” or “colder,” the company explains. This feature requires a Bluetooth connection, so it’s ideal for finding the phone around the house or some other small area. However, you can make your iPhone “scream” over Wi-Fi, in case you’re out of Bluetooth range but the phone is still somewhere relatively nearby. If you’ve left your phone somewhere much further away, the app displays a map showing the phone’s last known location. This location is nearly real-time, as the backend is constantly tracking the iPhone’s GPS.
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