Apple's iOS 27.2 beta 2 reveals new anti-snatching protections
Apple is testing an iPhone security feature designed to recognize snatch-and-grab theft and lock the device before the thief can exploit it. Find My helps you track your devices, but don't use it to chase thieves. There's a name for snatching someone's smartphone from their hands in a brazen theft attempt: Apple picking. And Apple's been working on a way of protecting its customers from the act.…
AppleInsider reports that the latest iOS 27.2 Beta 2 has revealed a new anti-snatching feature aimed at protecting iPhones from theft. This feature, designed to combat "Apple picking," automatically locks the device when it detects that it has been snatched from its owner's hands, preventing the thief from exploiting the stolen device. While Find My helps users track their devices, Apple is taking additional measures to deter brazen theft attempts.
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