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David Crookes

Thieves hate this iPhone feature — how to enable Stolen Device Protection

Apple iPhone 16 held in the hand.

Thousands of iPhones are stolen every year, and the number of thefts is rising. These devices, along with Android phones, are highly valuable — not just because they’re expensive, but because of the apps and personal data they contain.

There have been reports of thieves draining users’ bank accounts, but that’s only the tip of the iceberg. With so much sensitive information stored on an iPhone, protecting it is essential.

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