TECH - Apple's 'Find My' Feature: The Brainchild Of An Intern | Benzinga
The widely used “Find My” feature on Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) devices, a savior for many users who misplace their phones, was originally the brainchild of an intern at the tech giant.
What Happened: In a conversation with tech YouTuber Safwan AhmedMia, Apple’s senior vice president of services, Eddy Cue, disclosed the humble beginnings of the feature. The intern’s proposal aimed to assist people who frequently misplace their phones, leading to the creation of the ‘Find My’ ecosystem, Business Insider reported on Friday.
The “Find My iPhone” app was first unveiled in 2009 and became accessible to all users with the launch of iCloud in 2011. The feature was subsequently extended to Macs and is now a ...