Apple reportedly working on anti-phone snatching security feature
Apple is developing a new iOS feature aimed at preventing phone theft. This feature will lock the device immediately if it detects a snatching motion, utilizing existing technology like the accelerometer. The goal is to protect users' personal data and reduce the value of stolen unlocked phones.
- ▪Apple is reportedly working on an anti-phone snatching security feature for iOS.
- ▪The feature will use the iPhone's accelerometer and possibly its connection to an Apple Watch to detect theft.
- ▪Unlocked phones are significantly more valuable to thieves, as they can access personal data and bank accounts.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 22 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: centre. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ Apple Developing iPhone Anti-Snatching Feature That Locks Stolen Phones Instantly — MacRumors
- ▪ Apple working on iPhone anti-snatching feature that locks the device automatically — r/iphone
- ▪ Apple working on iPhone anti-snatching feature that locks the device automatically — r/apple
- ▪ Apple working on iPhone anti-snatching feature that locks the device automatically — 9to5Mac
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Home > Tech Apple reportedly working on anti-phone snatching security feature This feature would make it much harder for phone thieves to access your personal data. By Eric Miller Eric Miller Eric Miller is the editorial director of Mashable. Read Full Bio on May 27, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard Credit: Omar Marques / SOPA Images / LightRocket via Getty Images Apple is reportedly working on a new iOS feature that will lock users' phones immediately should they get grabbed by a phone snatcher.The new feature would leverage technology already on the iPhone, including its accelerometer as well as potentially its connection to an Apple Watch, to detect the snatching and immediately lock the device, according to 9to5Mac.
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