‘Local authorities will be alerted,’ warns a message popping up on stolen iPhones, per social media posts
[Photos of disabled phones] Comment: Apple needs to publicize its store device security measures to deter robberies https://t.co/aZKDiIFYao by @benlovejoy pic.twitter.com/7PhZ2CiOH7
— 9to5Mac.com (@9to5mac) June 3, 2020
Looters who stole iPhones from Apple stores are quickly realizing the gadgets have special security software. The phones display this message for thieves: "This device has been disabled and is being tracked. Local authorities will be alerted." https://t.co/FJ72tK9c80
— FOX 13 Tampa Bay (@FOX13News) June 3, 2020
SOURCE: MarketWatch