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Alas, it finally happened to me: my iPhone went missing! But, I wasn't exactly the victim of any particular theft or street gimmick. This time, it was my own doing.
The entire thing happened in less than 5 minutes. I was exhausted from going out so I decided to take a cab home. So, upon boarding the taxi, I put my phone in my jacket pocket. The trip was short... possibly only 6 minutes long. But at some point, quite near my hotel, the driver made a sharp turn that took me off balance. I noticed that my Swiss Army knife flew out.. so I immediately grabbed it and placed it back in. Apparently, my iPhone flew out as well. I totally didn't notice it.
And so, before leaving the cab, I took a look at the seat to see whether I left anything. After that quick scan - nothing. Well, of course I didn't see it coz my phone was also black. So it magically camouflaged itself on the seat. I was on the elevator.. and soon.. well, that's when I noticed my phone was already missing. I went back downstairs... but unfortunately the taxi was already gone.
Actually, I had a similar experience a few months earlier in Singapore. I took a cab... then the phone slipped out of my pocket. The only difference then was that I was able to remember the taxi number, was able to call them back, and got my phone an hour later. How efficient, isn't it? Well, not here.
Well, unfortunately I didn't get to subscribe to the whole "Find My iPhone" service on iCloud and so there's no possible way for me to locate it / erase all data. Luckily though, I did back up my stuff and I also managed to download most of my contacts on this mass-mailing software I had. I also luckily placed a Passcode lock on it to prevent people from easily accessing my data... and well, again, luckily my SG SIM Card wasn't there either. I had placed an Orange SIM that hadn't been activated yet (and every time you turn on the phone, it'll ask you for that PUK code). My biggest regret though, are the countless messages / photos inside. Hopefully the entire phone will be rendered useless to the person who gets hold of it.
But that said, I've proceeded to cancel all relevant cards and likewise changed all passwords. But still, damn.
Getting a new phone right away would've been ideal... but most shops won't open til this coming Monday due to the Easter holidays. I'm checking out this company called Student Phone to see whether I can get a new line at a cheaper / better rate. So yeah... farewell iPhone, it's been fun.
PS: Interestingly, I was planning to replace my phone a few weeks back because it was quite faulty. The home button wasn't working properly and the power button was jammed. I've had that phone for nearly 3 years... so I guess it was about time to finally switch.
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