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Tom's Guide
14 hours ago
- Business
- Tom's Guide
I tested this MagSafe wallet for a month and now I can't live without it — especially at 44% off
Everyone knows I don't use a traditional wallet anymore. Nowadays, you'll find me testing out MagSafe wallets that let me carry my credit cards and driver's license without making it look like I'm packing a brick in my pocket. For the last month, though, I've been testing out the ESR MagSafe Wallet with Find My — and I can't go back to anything else! For a limited time, you can get the ESR MagSafe Wallet with Find My for $24 on Amazon. There's a 16% off discount, but you can snag additional savings by using coupon code "ESRGEOMW" at check out — which is unbelievable given that it normally costs $42. Save big on the ESR MagSafe Wallet with Find My function thanks to the 44% off savings on Amazon right now. You'll need to use coupon code ESRGEOMW at check out to get it down to $24. This MagSafe wallet isn't just sleek and lets you carry a bunch of cards, but you can also keep track of its location thanks to its support of Apple's Find My service. I've tested dozens of MagSafe wallets, including a couple of other ones from ESR. What makes this one special is that it checks off nearly all the boxes I want in the perfect MagSafe wallet. First of all, its folding design tucks away two main compartments that allow me to cram up to 6 cards — my driver's license, two debit cards, Metrocard, insurance card, and my work card. I really like how the interior card slit has a plastic cover that lets you see through it, which makes it a cinch reading out the numbers on my credit card when I'm buying something online — all without having to physically remove it from the wallet. Meanwhile, there's an extendable strap on the back that almost functions as a grip to hold my iPhone. Similar to other MagSafe wallets I've tested, like the Supcase MagFlip Stand, I can unfold the ESR for Magsafe Wallet to act as a stand for my iPhone. It's even strong enough to hold my iPhone 16 Pro Max horizontally while accessing StandBy mode when I'm charging it. The magnetic connection is that strong, so I've been confident about how it's held up so far. Lastly, the best part about it is that it has native Find My support to let me keep track of its location. Rather than using an AirTag or any one of the best of those other credit card sized Find My trackers, it's all integrated here. Plus, it doesn't make the wallet bulky or anything. If there's one complaint I have, it has to be that it uses a proprietary charging port instead of a traditional USB-C port. It's one thing I need to be mindful about, but I've yet to recharge it. In fact, it's still showing nearly a full charge after a month of using it. ESR says that the battery can last upwards of 3 months. After trying this one out for more than a month now, it's going to be hard to try anything else because of how this one's just about perfect. Plus, you can't beat the savings right now at $24 for a MagSafe wallet with all of this functionality. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
Tom's Guide
20 hours ago
- Tom's Guide
Which airlines can trace your lost luggage with Apple AirTags? Here's the list of all 30
One of my favorite ways to use Apple AirTags is to track my luggage whenever I do any kind of travelling. I'm not alone with that, and following the launch of iOS 18.2 last year Apple confirmed it had partnered with "15 airlines" on a system that lets travelers share the location of their AirTagged luggage. That number has since grown to 30 different airlines, now that Saudia, the national carrier of Saudi Arabia, is on board. The airline announced this news on LinkedIn, confirming that travellers would be able to share the FindMy app's Item Location Link via Saudia's "dedicated digital portal." It's only really relevant if your luggage actually gets lost, though. If you don't bother with checked luggage, or your bags end up on the carousel in the arrivals hall as planned, then you won't need to worry about any of this The feature is only available on devices running iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2 or macOS 15.2 and up. So if you've been holding off on updating your phone, you might want to get iOS 18 installed before your next trip. Or the iOS 26 public beta, if you're feeling up to it. Oh, and don't do what I did, and assume your AirTags are working before you leave. Make sure to check the batteries, and that you will actually be able to track your luggage in the event it does get lost. Saudia is just one of many airlines that supports AirTag tracking. So be sure to watch out for the following names next time you're looking to book airline tickets for yourself. Each airline has its own system for sharing the location of missing luggage, but it all relies on the same principle laid out with the upgrades to Apple's Find My app. That means going into the Find My app to generate a unique sharing code for your tracker. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. We have a more in-depth guide on how to share your AirTag location here, but the simple version is that you have to open the Find My app, tap the Items tab and find the AirTag in question. Once you tap Share item location, you'll be guided through a series of instructions to generate a link to share with the airline. Apple says that at least one of your Apple devices needs to be online in order to "provide updated locations." You also have the power to manage the sharing link, and stop sharing the AirTags location at any time. Which, presumably, you wouldn't want to do until your luggage has been located. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
Leaders
a day ago
- Business
- Leaders
Track Your Bags: Saudia Boosts Baggage Recovery with Apple Location Sharing
Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has launched a new feature that enables passengers to track their lost or delayed baggage, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The 'Share Item Location' feature from Apple allows Saudia travelers to privately and securely locate and return baggage equipped with an AirTag or 'Find My network' accessory. Passengers can easily get a baggage location sharing link from the Find My app on their iPhone, iPad, or Mac devices. Then, they can send the link via Saudia digital portal. For more safety, this location sharing automatically expires after 7 days or upon baggage recovery. Moreover, passengers can choose to deactivate it manually at any point. Powered by Apple's Find My network, the 'Share Item Location' feature allows a passenger to find their lost items using a billion Apple devices nearby. It is totally private and encrypted, meaning no one else can view an item's location or information. Passengers can access this feature by ensuring their Apple device is updated to iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, or macOS 15.2 or later. In the light of this, Chief Data and Technology Officer at Saudia Group, Abdulgader Attiah, said that the launch of the 'Share Item Location' feature underscores Saudia's commitment to digital transformation and harnessing cutting-edge technology to elevate the traveler experience. Furthermore, he pointed out that the collaboration with Apple reflects Saudia's dedication to providing world-class services and establishing its status as a leader in the aviation industry through adopting innovative solutions that enhance service benchmarks and operational efficiency. Short link :
Gulf Insider
2 days ago
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Saudi Arabia: Saudia Enhances Baggage Recovery With New Feature For Apple Users
In a move to boost passenger experience via technology, Saudia, the national airline carrier of Saudi Arabia, has introduced Apple's 'Share Item Location' feature to help guests track lost or delayed baggage more efficiently. The new service allows travellers to securely share the location of their bags equipped with Apple AirTags or Find My network accessories. Using the Find My app on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, passengers can generate a secure Share Item Location link and submit it through Saudia's dedicated digital portal. This approach ensures privacy and security, as location sharing automatically ends once the baggage is recovered, manually stopped, or expires after seven days. Abdulgader Attiah, Chief Data and Technology Officer of Saudia Group, said: 'As part of our ongoing commitment to digital transformation, we are elevating the guest experience through cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions. 'This integration of Apple's Share Item Location feature underscores our dedication to providing world-class service and setting new standards in the aviation industry.' The Share Item Location feature operates through Apple's Find My network, which leverages a global crowd of over one billion Apple devices. These devices use Bluetooth technology to detect nearby missing items and relay their approximate locations back to owners anonymously and with end-to-end encryption, ensuring that neither Apple nor accessory manufacturers can access the data. Passengers interested in using this feature must update their Apple devices to iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, or macOS 15.2 or later versions.
Otago Daily Times
2 days ago
- Otago Daily Times
Burglar busted as stolen AirPods phone home
The tracking feature on a pair of stolen earbuds led police to a man wanted for two burglaries in Dunedin's student quarter. Senior Sergeant Anthony Bond, of Dunedin, said police arrested the 33-year-old man at 10.40am yesterday. The man was charged with two burglaries — one in Castle St, on Thursday, and another in Leith St, on February 2. A pair of Apple AirPods taken in the Castle St burglary were tracked using the Find My app and found in a vehicle, which led police to further stolen property, Snr Sgt Bond said. Police were also called to the car crash on Caversham Valley Rd, at 9.20pm yesterday. A 21-year-old male driver travelling in the south-bound lane had crashed into a barrier on the other side of the road. ''Looks like he was heading up the hill, was skidding, losing control, went over the flax bushes . . . spun a couple of times and then crashed into the barrier on the other side of the road. ''Thankfully no-one else coming down the hill at that time.'' The man recorded a breath alcohol level of 828mcg. His driver's license was suspended and he was summonsed to appear in the Dunedin District Court.
