iOS 26.4 Enables Stolen Device Protection by Default for All iPhones

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By Juli CloverFeb 16, 2026, 1:59 pm136 ptsTrending
Starting with iOS 26.4, Stolen Device Protection will be enabled by default and turned on for all iPhone users. Stolen Device Protection adds extra security in case of physical ‌iPhone‌ theft. Apple implemented Stolen Device Protection back in 2023 after reports about a new ‌iPhone‌ theft method. Thieves would…

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