In an effort to curb smartphone theft, Apple has enhanced its security features to make stolen iPhones difficult to reactivate or resell. Features like Activation Lock and Stolen Device Protection help protect user data and reduce the value of stolen devices.
Apple is also working with law enforcement agencies to help track stolen phones and combat illegal resale networks. Officials say these measures are already contributing to a decline in phone theft cases in some areas.
Authorities are urging other smartphone makers to adopt similar protections, believing that making stolen devices unusable can help reduce theft and improve user safety.
