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Apple’s New iOS 18 Feature: Turning Stolen iPhones into Expensive Paperweights
BetaProfiles revealed that iOS 18 will extend Apple’s Activation Lock to individual iPhone parts, making stolen iPhones useless for thieves. Now, components like the battery and camera are tied to your Apple ID. This feature is available for iPhone 12 and later models.
Hot Take:
Apple just made stealing iPhones about as profitable as collecting Beanie Babies in 2023. Thieves, you might want to consider a new hobby—perhaps birdwatching?
Key Points:
- New feature in iOS 18 extends Activation Lock to individual iPhone parts.
- Parts like battery, camera, and display are now tied to your Apple ID.
- Unauthorized access to parts will prompt for Apple ID credentials.
- Thieves can still use the phone but can’t resell its parts.
- Feature available for iPhone 12 and later; hailed by Reddit users.
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