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The Met Police report an 18% reduction in London phone theft after partnering with Apple. Apple enabled Stolen Device Protection by default in iOS 26.4, delaying password changes outside familiar locations. The force urges tech firms to make stolen phones harder to reset, collapsing resale value.
London's Metropolitan Police is sharing data with Apple to measure anti-theft protections like Activation Lock and Stolen Device Protection. The partnership helps Apple block illicit factory-reset software. Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said stolen phones that cannot be reactivated lose value, reducing theft incentives.
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