Man tracks stolen Ferrari worth Rs 5 crore using AirPods he accidentally left in his car 

A man in Connecticut used Apple's 'Find My' feature to track down his stolen Ferrari worth Rs 5 crore, thanks to a pair of AirPods he accidentally left inside the car.

In Short

• Apple AirPods comes to the rescue of man whose Ferrari was stolen
• The owner had left his AirPods inside the car, which turned out to be a lucky mistake
• The man was able to use Find My technology and locate his car

We’ve all heard about Apple’s incredible “Find My” feature, which has helped countless people locate their lost devices. But sometimes, this technology goes beyond just finding misplaced iPhones or AirPods—it can track down something as extravagant as a stolen Ferrari. Yes, you read that right! In a recent case, a man in Connecticut tracked down his stolen Ferrari, worth a whopping Rs 5 crore (around $575,000), using nothing but a pair of AirPods that he accidentally left inside the car, as per a report by 9to5 Mac. This story shows just how useful Apple’s technology can be, even when you least expect it.

It all started in the quiet town of Greenwich, Connecticut, where a man parked his brand-new 2023 Ferrari, completely unaware of what was about to happen. At some point, the luxury car caught the eye of a thief, who decided to take it for a joyride. The Ferrari, worth a jaw-dropping Rs 5 crore, was gone in the blink of an eye. The car’s millionaire owner must have been devastated when he realised that his prized possession had been stolen.

But then, a twist of fate worked in his favor. Unbeknownst to the thief, the owner had left his AirPods inside the car, which turned out to be a lucky mistake. As soon as the owner realized what had happened, he used the “Find My” feature on his iPhone to track the location of his AirPods, hoping they were still inside the stolen car.

Sure enough, the AirPods were sending out signals, leading the owner to a gas station on South Main Street in Waterbury. He quickly alerted the local police, who swooped in and found the Ferrari parked at the gas station. The driver fled when he saw the authorities approaching, but thanks to the AirPods, the car was safely recovered, and the police were able to arrest the suspect involved.

How “Find My” Technology Helped:

Apple’s “Find My” feature has always been a lifesaver for people who tend to misplace their devices, but this story takes its usefulness to a whole new level. The AirPods, which cost only a fraction of what the Ferrari was worth, were the key to locating the stolen vehicle. The Find My feature works by allowing users to track the location of their Apple devices in real time through their iCloud account, making it a handy tool for more than just finding lost gadgets.

In this case, the AirPods acted like a beacon, transmitting the car’s location and leading to its eventual recovery. If the owner had placed an Apple AirTag in the Ferrari, the result would have been the same. These small, coin-sized trackers can be attached to almost anything, including keys, bags, or even cars, to help people find lost items.

Apple Devices-- More Than Just Gadgets

This isn’t the first time Apple’s technology has helped people in unexpected ways. From the Apple Watch alerting users to health emergencies to the AirTag being used to track stolen items, Apple has continually proven that its devices can be lifesaving. Just recently, there have been numerous stories of people using the AirTag to recover stolen luggage or even pets. The same goes for the Apple Watch, which has saved lives by detecting irregular heartbeats or calling for help in accidents.

In the case of the stolen Ferrari, it was a pair of AirPods that came to the rescue. Once again, Apple’s devices show that they’re not just cool gadgets—they can actually be vital tools in emergency situations. So next time you accidentally leave your AirPods in the car, don’t worry—it might just be the thing that helps you track down something much more valuable!