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If you have an Android phone or tablet, Google will email you soon - if it hasn’t already - to say your device will automatically beam its location anonymously to strangers’ compatible gadgets nearby.

Apple offers a service called Mobile Me, which among other things, lets iPhone users locate their phone on a map and even remotely lock their phone with a password in case it’s been lost or stolen.

Stay protected with top-rated apps that offer real-time GPS tracking, remote lock, and anti-theft features. The only hopeful part of losing your smartphone (Android or iPhone) is that you can quickly ...