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Apple Urges iPhone Users to Activate Stolen Device Protection

9/22/2025

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In 2025, approximately 44,000 phones were stolen in the UK, raising security concerns for iPhone users.
Phone expert Darren Corney advises activating the "Stolen Device Protection" feature on iPhones with iOS 17.3 or later.
This feature mandates biometric authentication for sensitive actions and introduces a security delay in unfamiliar locations.
Users should enable Face ID, passcodes, and location tracking for optimal protection.
Apple aims to educate users about this feature to enhance device security amid increasing cyber threats.

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Story summary

In 2025, approximately 44,000 phones were stolen in the UK, raising security concerns for iPhone users.
Phone expert Darren Corney advises activating the "Stolen Device Protection" feature on iPhones with iOS 17.3 or later.
This feature mandates biometric authentication for sensitive actions and introduces a security delay in unfamiliar locations.
Users should enable Face ID, passcodes, and location tracking for optimal protection.
Apple aims to educate users about this feature to enhance device security amid increasing cyber threats.