Product Review: Buying a New iPhone for the Holidays? Turn Off This Setting on Your Old Device

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Details: Written by CNET Reviews; Category: Reviews; Published: 12 December 2025; Created: 12 December 2025; Last Updated: 12 December 2025

The holidays are here, which makes it a great time to gift yourself the iPhone Air or a device from the iPhone 17 lineup. But before you upgrade, Apple suggests you turn off Find My on your old iPhone.
Product Review: Buying a New iPhone for the Holidays? Turn Off This Setting on Your Old Device

Product Review: Buying a New iPhone for the Holidays? Turn Off This Setting on Your Old Device

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