Is your iPhone missing? This genius camera trick helps you find it - fast

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• iPhone shortcuts can run silently via text, even when locked.
• A trigger keyword can snap photos and send precise location instantly.
• This complements Find My and adds a fast backup recovery option.

Over the weekend, I came across an X post that reminded me I need to use Apple's Shortcuts app more often. Most people, myself included, have barely scratched the surface with it and underestimate its full potential.

For example, that X post showed me a simple "anti-theft shortcut" that automatically runs when your iPhone receives a specific text message. When you send that text from another device, it triggers a photo to be taken, grabs your iPhone's current location, and sends that information to any number you choose. And all of this happens without opening the Find My ...