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MacRumors · September 22, 2026 — 13:45

Apple Still Working on Anti-Snatching Feature That Locks Stolen iPhones

Apple Still Working on Anti-Snatching Feature That Locks Stolen iPhones
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New references in the latest iOS 27.2 beta show that Apple continues to develop a new feature which will lock your iPhone if it's snatched from your hand by a thief. As previously reported, the feature will use the gyroscope, accelerometer, and other sensors to determine when an iPhone has been grabbed. It'll also rely on a paired Apple Watch…

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