The recently launched Stolen Device Protection feature by Apple is now available. Find out how it can safeguard your iPhone.

The recently launched Stolen Device Protection feature by Apple is now available. Find out how it can safeguard your iPhone.

The latest addition to Apple’s features, the Stolen Device Protection, is now accessible to all iPhone users following its release by the company.

preview of the security precaution last month. 

The recent iOS 17.3 update aims to safeguard users against phone thieves who have obtained a device’s passcode, granting them entry to a wealth of personal information belonging to iPhone users. According to a spokesperson from Apple, the company implemented this feature due to the ever-evolving threats posed to user devices. This statement was made to CBS MoneyWatch in December.

The Stolen Device Protection feature’s function.

Apple has introduced Stolen Device Protection mode to enhance security for users who are using their iPhone outside of their usual locations. This feature safeguards their information in case their device gets stolen. It requires the use of Face or Touch ID for accessing certain phone functions.

Megan Cerullo

Source: cbsnews.com