Apple developing automatic iPhone locking feature to combat snatch-and-grab thefts
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Summary
Apple is developing a new iPhone security feature that automatically locks the device when it detects it has been snatched from the user's hand. This builds on existing anti-theft protections like Find My, Activation Lock, and Stolen Device Protection, aiming to prevent thieves from accessing the device immediately after a snatch-and-grab incident.
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· 2 pulledMany of us know the feeling: one second you're looking at your iPhone, and the next, you're staring at an empty hand.
Over the years, Apple has greatly improved iPhone anti-theft protections, with features such as Find My, Activation Lock, and Stolen Device Protection.
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