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General · 11 June 2026

Apple's 'Kill Switch' Makes Stolen iPhones Worthless

Apple's 'Kill Switch' Makes Stolen iPhones Worthless

This major security upgrade aims to make stolen iPhones completely useless, tackling a growing problem of phone theft. Apple, working with the Met Police, has agreed to install a "kill switch" and made "Stolen Device Protection" a default setting in a recent global update. This means sensitive actions now require Face ID or Touch ID, even if a thief knows your passcode.

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