Apple... or, Why Some Folks are Always Wrong

[riker7]

One of my vehicles has a broken CD changer with no way of connecting an external device. My other has an Aux jack so I am good.

[Deschet]

Fucking disgusting.

Update!

[Deschet]

The M2 iPad Pro is just nasty. I’m irritated that the larger one is so much better. I don’t need a huge iPad. 11” is the perfect size.

[Deschet]

That said, it’s a great time to pick up the M1 on the relative cheap.

[FuqMizzou]

iPhone nerds, so my 11 year old just got an iPhone six days ago for his birthday. Takes it to the trampoline park and it's lost or stolen.

So I did find my iPhone only to find out he turned off location services by accident 4 days ago. I put the phone in lost mode, called it, etc. and today the battery ran out. Wife called the police and they said they would only cell tower track it if it's a missing kid.

So I assume this one is gone?

[Deschet]

iPhone nerds, so my 11 year old just got an iPhone six days ago for his birthday. Takes it to the trampoline park and it's lost or stolen.

So I did find my iPhone only to find out he turned off location services by accident 4 days ago. I put the phone in lost mode, called it, etc. and today the battery ran out. Wife called the police and they said they would only cell tower track it if it's a missing kid.

So I assume this one is gone?

Yeah. If he turned off location services, he’s basically fucked. And honestly, that should be the first question: why? You can turn off certain settings without throwing everything out in the process.

Now. You might be able to add AppleCare with Loss Prevention. That’s worth a try. It might be your best bet.

Let me know.

[ivegostdacityblues]

Yeah. If he turned off location services, he’s basically fucked. And honestly, that should be the first question: why? You can turn off certain settings without throwing everything out in the process.

Now. You might be able to add AppleCare with Loss Prevention. That’s worth a try. It might be your best bet.

Let me know.

Also, it’s worth checking with your carrier if you have insurance too. I broke a phone once and had insurance through Verizon that covered it.

[FuqMizzou]

Thanks, exhausting both of those options today. My wife is filing a police report to see if they can check the cameras at the park.

To people who steal iPhones from an eleven year old.

[sctrojan]

Thanks, exhausting both of those options today. My wife is filing a police report to see if they can check the cameras at the park.

To people who steal iPhones from an eleven year old.

So did the police tell you that they'll get back to you on the iPhone right after they get Mrs Smith's cat out of the tree?

[FuqMizzou]

So did the police tell you that they'll get back to you on the iPhone right after they get Mrs Smith's cat out of the tree?

They told us they need a serial number, and they don't track phones unless my son was abducted. I mean what's the point, they could make a call and and get a cell tower triangulation in minutes.

[Deschet]

Thanks, exhausting both of those options today. My wife is filing a police report to see if they can check the cameras at the park.

To people who steal iPhones from an eleven year old.

The fact that anyone steals an iPhone always shocks me. Unless they know the password to the associated Apple ID, the phone is useless. Utterly useless.

Now, if you have carrier insurance, in some cases, that can cover loss. I’m not sure of the window for adding that. It might set off red flags if you add this and immediately use it. I’m not sure.

Going forward, does anyone who is an adult own an iPhone? As I recall, your wife does. Set up Family Sharing and add the kid to the family. Enable location services. You should be able to lock this down to some extent. You can also not share the Apple ID password with the kid, thus preventing them from signing out.

If find my iPhone was on, you’d be able to find the phone. That said, if they try to sell it, it won’t go well for them.

[FuqMizzou]

The fact that anyone steals an iPhone always shocks me. Unless they know the password to the associated Apple ID, the phone is useless. Utterly useless.

Now, if you have carrier insurance, in some cases, that can cover loss. I’m not sure of the window for adding that. It might set off red flags if you add this and immediately use it. I’m not sure.

Going forward, does anyone who is an adult own an iPhone? As I recall, your wife does. Set up Family Sharing and add the kid to the family. Enable location services. You should be able to lock this down to some extent. You can also not share the Apple ID password with the kid, thus preventing them from signing out.

If find my iPhone was on, you’d be able to find the phone. That said, if they try to sell it, it won’t go well for them.

Yes, my wife and both son's have iPhones. I got them iPhones since ALL school aged kids have them and they wouldn't be able to facetime with Android. Once he gets another phone I'll have to ask you how to set that family shit up.

I never go into their stuff..... I use Qustodio to lock their phones, set screen time, etc. I have nothing setup on the Apple level since I don't know how to do it.

[CheaterMichael]

The Apple commercial where the fat black lady is recording her son in a race by running in front of everyone else is attendance with some song that goes “get out of my way” is supposed to be a positive thing? I’ve seen it on espn this weekend and nothing inspires me to but your product while it highlights it’s feature to be an asshole and ignore everyone else.

[riker7]

The Apple commercial where the fat black lady is recording her son in a race by running in front of everyone else is attendance with some song that goes “get out of my way” is supposed to be a positive thing? I’ve seen it on espn this weekend and nothing inspires me to but your product while it highlights it’s feature to be an asshole and ignore everyone else.

I like the Google phone ad where other people are described as “annoying distractions”.

[Gyle]

I like the Google phone ad where other people are described as “annoying distractions”.

The magic eraser tool that takes people out of pictures is both useful and really funny