Apple Developing Automatic iPhone Lock Feature to Combat Snatch Thefts
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Summary
Apple is reportedly developing a new anti-theft feature for iPhones that would automatically lock the device when a snatch is detected. Based on iOS code references found by 9to5Mac, the feature would use multiple signals including accelerometer data, Wi-Fi connections, location, and distance from a paired Apple Watch to determine if a phone has been snatched. This would address a gap in existing security features like Find My and Stolen Device Protection, which may not work effectively if the iPhone is taken while unlocked.
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· 3 pulledApple is reportedly working on a new feature that automatically locks the device when a snatch is detected.
Apple will consider several signals before locking a phone, including data from the iPhone's accelerometer, connected Wi-Fi, location, and its distance from a paired Apple Watch.
While Apple has yet to confirm the feature, 9to5Mac reports that references in iOS code suggest it is under active development.
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