Apple is reportedly developing a security feature for iPhones that uses internal sensors to detect theft, automatically locking the device if snatched from the user's hand.
The feature is currently in development
May 27, 2026
11:39 am
What's the storyApple is said to be working on a new security feature for iPhones that would automatically lock the device if it detects being snatched from the user's hand.
The feature, similar to Android's Theft Detection Lock, is currently in active development but there's no word on when it might be announced or released.
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