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Apple May Bring Android-Style Theft Detection to iPhones

TechRepublic·David Curry·3 days ago
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Apple appears to be taking a leaf out of Android’s book with a new feature that locks an iPhone as soon as it detects it has been snatched. The detection lock will use several signals to identify whether the iPhone has been stolen. A sudden change in the accelerometer will be one indication, alongside sudden changes in speed, as many devices are stolen by thieves on electric bikes and mopeds. Once it has determined the device has been snatched, it will lock the phone. Once a lock has been placed on the device, Apple’s security system will continue to monitor the iPhone’s activity by tracking its distance from a paired Apple Watch. Other Apple devices may be included when the feature officially launches. It will also take into account a familiar Wi-Fi connection or location, similar to the current Stolen Device Protection feature.…

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