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UK MPs Demand Action on Rising Smartphone Thefts

6/5/2025

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UK MPs express frustration with Apple and Google for postponing anti-theft measures amid 80,000 smartphone thefts in London last year.
The Metropolitan Police recommend blocking stolen devices from cloud services to reduce theft incidents.
Apple and Google cite fraud concerns for their inaction, raising suspicions of commercial motivations among MPs.
Experts advocate for using IMEI numbers to disable stolen phones globally, but existing systems lack thorough registration.

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UK MPs express frustration with Apple and Google for postponing anti-theft measures amid 80,000 smartphone thefts in London last year.
The Metropolitan Police recommend blocking stolen devices from cloud services to reduce theft incidents.
Apple and Google cite fraud concerns for their inaction, raising suspicions of commercial motivations among MPs.
Experts advocate for using IMEI numbers to disable stolen phones globally, but existing systems lack thorough registration.