Apple is testing an iPhone security feature designed to recognize snatch-and-grab theft and lock the device before the thief can exploit it.


Find My helps you track your devices, but don't use it to chase thieves.
There's a name for snatching someone's smartphone from their hands in a brazen theft attempt: Apple picking. And Apple's been working on a way of protecting its customers from the act.

In May, it was learned that Apple had been working on a new set of security features that will automatically lock an iPhone when it detects that it's been snatched from its owner's hands. Now, the new iOS 27.2 Beta 2 gives us a better look at what that entails.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums