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iPhone users urged to immediately turn on Apple’s new Stolen Device Protection

Headline from Las Vegas Review-Journal, on the newest of 3 developments

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. Us...

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Here's why iPhone users should activate the Stolen Device Protection feature

    Headline from CBS News ·

  2. How to turn on Stolen Device Protection on your iPhone to secure your data

    Headline from Engadget ·

  3. Newest

    iPhone users urged to immediately turn on Apple’s new Stolen Device Protection

    Headline from Las Vegas Review-Journal ·

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Reports & sources

27 articles, oldest first.

  1. ZDNet

    Update your iPhone and turn on Stolen Device Protection ASAP. Here's why (opens ZDNet)

    Published

    ZDNet's feed description

    Apple just released iOS 17.3 with an important new security feature.

  2. CBS News

    Here's why iPhone users should activate the Stolen Device Protection feature (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    Apple say the new iOS security feature prevents thieves from stealing sensitive information, like credit card data.

  3. Gizmodo

    Stop Everything You're Doing and Enable Stolen Device Protection on Your iPhone (opens Gizmodo)

    Published

    Gizmodo's feed description

    The feature is finally out; here's how to turn it on.

  4. Engadget

    How to turn on Stolen Device Protection on your iPhone to secure your data (opens Engadget)

    Published

    Engadget's feed description

    Apple’s Stolen Device Protection is a new feature that makes it harder for iPhone thieves to wreak further havoc. The feature requires a combination of biometric scans and time delays before using payment features or changing account security when it's away from familiar locations.

  5. WDIO Duluth

    How To Tech: Why it's important to turn on Apple's new Stolen Device Protection (opens WDIO Duluth)

    Published

    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    Apple has rolled out an update to its operating system this week with a feature called Stolen Device Protection. It makes it a lot harder for phone thieves to access key functions and settings, and users are being urged to turn it on immediately.

  6. Independent Tribune

    Why it's important to turn on Apple's new Stolen Device Protection (opens Independent Tribune)

    Published

    Independent Tribune's feed description

    Apple's new Stolen Device Protection makes it a lot harder for phone thieves to access key functions and settings, and users are being urged to turn it on immediately. Here's why.

  7. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    iPhone users urged to immediately turn on Apple’s new Stolen Device Protection (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

    Published

    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    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. Us...

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