How To Tech: Why it's important to turn on Apple's new Stolen Device Protection
Apple has rolled out an update to its operating system this week with a feature called Stolen Device Protection
By KELVIN CHAN
Published - Jan 25, 2024, 05:10 AM ET
Last Updated - Jan 25, 2024, 05:10 AM EST
LONDON (AP) — You’re in a crowded bar when a thief watches you unlock your iPhone with your passcode, then swipes it. That sinking feeling hits when you realize it's gone, along with priceless photos, important files, passwords on banking apps and other vital parts of your digital life.
Apple rolled out an update to its iOS operating system this week with a feature called Stolen Device Protection that makes it a lot harder for phone thieves to access key functions and settings. Users are being urged to turn it on immediately.
Here's how to activate the new security option and why it's so important:
