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Re:Always-on Processor magic: How Find My works while iPhone... by bsder on Thursday September 30, 2021 @08:59PM (#28713253)
> This seems to be implemented as a Bluetooth LE app running on the ultra-low power “always on processor” used for a variety of features, like “wake-up on motion.”

Which, presumably, mere mortal developers have no access to?

Sigh. Again.

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Re:Always-on Processor magic: How Find My works while iPhone... by CharlesW on Friday October 01, 2021 @01:11AM (#28714816)
> Which, presumably, mere mortal developers have no access to?

I sure hope not, since "mortal developers" include countless bad actors. Apple has an imperfect record, but at least has a vested interest in avoiding abuse.

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