Like Android, Apple also provides a built-in feature on the iPhone to track the location of the device, for example when it is lost.
This method is important for iPhone owners to know in case the iPhone is lost, it could be because it was stolen or left somewhere. Plus, how to track it is not difficult. Simply use the Find My iPhone feature.
First of all, make sure the feature is activated on the cellphone, and also don't forget the Apple ID used on the iPhone. Apple even explains the steps to track a lost iPhone using iCloud.
Track iPhone with iCloud
Go to the site www.icloud.com/find
Enter your Apple ID account and password
After logging in, the Find my iPhone feature will display the status of the phone, for example it is off or offline
If the phone is active, you can choose several options from the action menu
One option that can be selected is to find the location of the cellphone using the GPS on the iPhone
You can also make your iPhone make a sound, or mark it as a lost device and lock it remotely
You can also wipe device data remotely, and if you're using iOS 15 and above, you can still use the trace feature to find the device even if it's been deleted.
If the iPhone is turned off, you can see the last location of the device
How to activate Find my iPhone
Go to settings on iPhone
Click Apple ID
Look for the Find My iPhone option
Check the option On
How to activate this is very easy, and is highly recommended for every iOS or iPadOS device user, especially in case the device is lost.