Cases Of iPhone Theft In Some Cities Have Dropped Thanks To Apple’s ‘Kill Switch’

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By Aldrin CalimlimJun 19, 2014, 1:15 am477 pts
Apple’s “kill switch” feature may have resulted in a reduction in smartphone thefts in some cities, including New York, San Francisco, and London. The New York Times reports: Police officers in San Francisco and London say that after Apple introduced its measure, called Activation Lock, last fall, iPhone theft…

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