Apple Developing iPhone Anti-Snatching Feature That Locks Stolen Phones Instantly

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By Juli CloverMay 27, 2026, 5:00 pm190 ptsTrendingTop
Apple is developing a new feature that will lock your iPhone if it's snatched from your hand by a thief, according to Apple code seen by 9to5Mac. The option will use the gyroscope, accelerometer, and other sensors to determine when an iPhone has been grabbed. It'll also rely on a paired Apple Watch to detect…

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