# Misplaced Device Apps (UPDATE) The Lost Phone Finder App Helps You Locate Devices From Your Screen By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-02-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lost-phone-finder References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/372297/New-Improved-App-Lets-You-Find-Misplaced-Devices-From-Your-Phone-s-Screen/) & [findmarcopolo](http://findmarcopolo.com/) We've already discussed the gamified phone-tracking app Marco Polo, but the lost phone finder application recently underwent a massive update that enables it to help you find misplaced devices from your phone's screen. The Marco Polo app now includes an iOS 8 widget that will search for devices around you through the Notification Center in your [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fingerfind). The upgraded lost phone finder now comes with custom responses too. With the original version you would should "Marco" and your phone would respond with "Polo." Now you can create your own phrases. Both upgrades to Version 2.0 are ideal for families with multiple smartphones and devices in one area. The app also works for the [iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-classic-iphone-17-case) and [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esr-geo-wallet). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Lost Phone Finder Apps:** Developing more user-friendly and customisable phone finder apps can help individuals locate misplaced devices more easily and efficiently. - **Gamified Tracking Apps:** Introducing elements of gamification to phone tracking apps can incentivize individuals to consistently use them and make tracking devices more enjoyable. - **Device Location Widgets:** Creating widgets that allow individuals to find lost devices from their phone's Notification Center can ultimately save time and effort in locating misplaced items. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile App Development:** There is a demand for more comprehensive and personalised phone finder apps that cater to the needs of individuals or families with multiple devices. - **Personal Electronics Manufacturing:** Developing devices with built-in tracking technologies or compatibility with third-party phone tracking apps could improve consumer experience and satisfaction. - **Consumer Electronics Retail:** Retailers can market and sell devices with in-built or recommended phone tracking technologies as an added value for consumers who often misplace their gadgets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Phone Locator Alerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fingerfind.md) - [Phone Recovery Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/getmobi.md) - [Device-Locating Digital Ecosystems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-find-my-device.md) - [Family Safety Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-safety-app.md) - [Missing Child App Alerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Findmykids-App.md) - [Proactive Tracker Detection Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detection-app.md) - [Tracker-Detecting Smartphone Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-find-my-device-network.md) - [Anti-Stalking App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tile.md) - [Finder Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipolo-one-point.md)