{"id":128600,"date":"2026-05-27T14:45:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T14:45:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2026\/05\/27\/a-phone-is-snatched-every-eight-minutes-in-london-but-iphones-could-soon-get-this-android-inspired-upgrade-to-frustrate-thieves\/"},"modified":"2026-05-27T14:46:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T14:46:24","slug":"a-phone-is-snatched-every-eight-minutes-in-london-but-iphones-could-soon-get-this-android-inspired-upgrade-to-frustrate-thieves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2026\/05\/27\/a-phone-is-snatched-every-eight-minutes-in-london-but-iphones-could-soon-get-this-android-inspired-upgrade-to-frustrate-thieves\/","title":{"rendered":"A phone is snatched every eight minutes in London \u2014 but iPhones could soon get this Android-inspired upgrade to frustrate thieves"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/go.fiverr.com\/visit\/?bta=1052423&nci=17043\" Target=\"_Top\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/wp-content\/themes\/breek\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/fiverr.ck-cdn.com\/tn\/serve\/?cid=40081059\"  width=\"601\" height=\"201\"><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<hr id=\"elk-3091f869-90dd-47be-a3bf-72d4f9a6e05d\"\/>\n<ul id=\"elk-8d7709d4-c423-4205-a5c7-9a631101c8dc\">\n<li><strong>A report claims Apple is engaged on a brand new theft safety characteristic for iOS<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>This can robotically lock your iPhone if it\u2019s stolen<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>It makes use of your iPhone\u2019s sensors to detect if it\u2019s been snatched out of your arms<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr id=\"elk-33ca5dd6-68e9-4395-9724-0ac031e84bdc\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-96633eff-8eee-49b6-b8ca-077321c56b81\"><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/phones\/worried-about-phone-snatchers-these-5-invaluable-iphone-and-android-settings-will-keep-you-safe-and-connected-this-summer\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/phones\/worried-about-phone-snatchers-these-5-invaluable-iphone-and-android-settings-will-keep-you-safe-and-connected-this-summer\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/phones\/worried-about-phone-snatchers-these-5-invaluable-iphone-and-android-settings-will-keep-you-safe-and-connected-this-summer\">Phone theft<\/a> has grow to be such an epidemic in locations like London {that a} system is snatched <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thetimes.com\/uk\/crime\/article\/how-gangs-smuggle-stolen-phones-algeria-z6cgq2gxs\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.thetimes.com\/uk\/crime\/article\/how-gangs-smuggle-stolen-phones-algeria-z6cgq2gxs\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\">every eight minutes<\/a> within the UK\u2019s capital, in line with the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.london.gov.uk\/mayor-outlines-major-crackdown-mobile-phone-theft-new-mobile-phone-theft-command-cell-and-ps45m-more\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.london.gov.uk\/mayor-outlines-major-crackdown-mobile-phone-theft-new-mobile-phone-theft-command-cell-and-ps45m-more\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\">latest government data<\/a>. In 2024, Android launched its <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/phones\/android\/android-theft-detection-lock-is-now-rolling-out-and-heres-what-it-means-for-your-phone\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/phones\/android\/android-theft-detection-lock-is-now-rolling-out-and-heres-what-it-means-for-your-phone\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/phones\/android\/android-theft-detection-lock-is-now-rolling-out-and-heres-what-it-means-for-your-phone\">Theft Detection Lock<\/a> characteristic in a bid to struggle again, and now it seems to be like <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/tag\/apple\" data-auto-tag-linker=\"true\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/tag\/apple\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/tag\/apple\">Apple<\/a> is about to observe go well with.<\/p>\n<p>That is as a result of <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/9to5mac.com\/2026\/05\/26\/apple-working-on-iphone-anti-snatching-feature-that-locks-the-device-automatically\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/9to5mac.com\/2026\/05\/26\/apple-working-on-iphone-anti-snatching-feature-that-locks-the-device-automatically\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\">9to5Mac<\/a> claims to have seen unreleased iOS code that hints at this characteristic. If it involves fruition, it might imply customers of each main cellphone <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/tag\/operating-system\" data-auto-tag-linker=\"true\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/tag\/operating-system\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/tag\/operating-system\">operating systems<\/a> have a method to hold their non-public data out of the arms of thieves.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-96633eff-8eee-49b6-b8ca-077321c56b81-2\">It feels like Apple\u2019s concept might be a easy but efficient system. The report says iOS will use numerous alerts \u2014 together with your iPhone\u2019s accelerometer and the space of the cellphone from a paired <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/news\/best-apple-watch\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/news\/best-apple-watch\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/news\/best-apple-watch\">Apple Watch<\/a> \u2014 to work out when the system has been rapidly taken out of your arms. When that occurs, it robotically locks your iPhone, maintaining your knowledge shut off from the thief.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel=\"\" data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;APjl6osP&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;1v6djO3j&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_1v6djO3j_APjl6osP_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;KgQ4BrDw&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_KgQ4BrDw_APjl6osP_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;ZuubZ0qo8PC91SeYBvrz9lq0zFhLM446gwRNTJacILQ18liS&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header=\"\">\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-mobile\"\/><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Newest Movies From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand inline-flex items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/wp-content\/themes\/breek\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/media\/img\/techradar_logo_v2.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"block h-[18px] w-auto shrink-0 brightness-0 invert\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aspect-video w-full min-h-[200px] lg:min-h-[330px] relative overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-jwp-carousel-container=\"\">\n<div class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full items-center justify-center bg-white\" data-jwp-carousel-fallback=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/wp-content\/themes\/breek\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/media\/img\/techradar_logo_v2.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"max-h-12 w-auto\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet=\"\" class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\">\n        <span class=\"&#10;            flex&#10;            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]&#10;            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]&#10;            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold&#10;        \"><br \/>\n            You could like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p>As soon as iOS has confirmed these standards and has locked your iPhone, it then checks in case your system is on a well-recognized Wi-Fi community and at a well-recognized location. If not, extra security measures come into impact, together with requiring Face ID or Contact ID to entry bank cards and passwords and including a time delay to altering your Apple Account password. These mirror what you\u2019ll discover with Apple\u2019s Stolen System Safety characteristic.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-bc2c293a-d31c-4089-9040-0f231a9d8d02\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"better-protection-3\">Higher safety<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-8808dbb5-1d51-4157-97a1-c7d9ebd1d9e6\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1920px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHLTbne2cwqZW42KVaMcp3-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHLTbne2cwqZW42KVaMcp3-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHLTbne2cwqZW42KVaMcp3-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHLTbne2cwqZW42KVaMcp3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHLTbne2cwqZW42KVaMcp3-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHLTbne2cwqZW42KVaMcp3-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/wp-content\/themes\/breek\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHLTbne2cwqZW42KVaMcp3.jpg\" alt=\"A person holding a smartphone.\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHLTbne2cwqZW42KVaMcp3-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHLTbne2cwqZW42KVaMcp3-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHLTbne2cwqZW42KVaMcp3-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHLTbne2cwqZW42KVaMcp3-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHLTbne2cwqZW42KVaMcp3-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHLTbne2cwqZW42KVaMcp3-320-80.jpg 320w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHLTbne2cwqZW42KVaMcp3.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHLTbne2cwqZW42KVaMcp3.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Picture credit score: Paul Hanaoka on Unsplash)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-314dbca6-bfb2-4a6c-be84-d3eb752d70d8\">Whereas <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/phones\/iphone\/ios-173-brings-stolen-device-protection-to-your-iphone-heres-how-to-set-it-up\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/phones\/iphone\/ios-173-brings-stolen-device-protection-to-your-iphone-heres-how-to-set-it-up\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/phones\/iphone\/ios-173-brings-stolen-device-protection-to-your-iphone-heres-how-to-set-it-up\">Stolen Device Protection<\/a>, Activation Lock and Discover My are all helpful, they don\u2019t absolutely defend you in all circumstances. That\u2019s as a result of having your cellphone instantly snatched out of your arms has one main drawback for you (and a giant benefit for the crooks) in that your system is more likely to be unlocked.<\/p>\n<p>If an iPhone is unlocked, the thief can nonetheless entry most of the most private and delicate components in your system, together with your handle e-book, emails, current texts, and extra. And that\u2019s a large drawback.<\/p>\n<p>However when this rumored theft safety characteristic locks an iPhone, it provides a further layer of safety. The thieves should then get previous your passcode or biometric authentication with the intention to entry your cellphone\u2019s innards reasonably than having all the pieces on show for them. And with extra options like Stolen System Safety, it ought to assist hold your knowledge even safer.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-3fC8HSnx6wnCMd6htnSL7X\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-3fC8HSnx6wnCMd6htnSL7X slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\"\/>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">Join breaking information, opinions, opinion, high tech offers, and extra.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s value noting that Apple hasn\u2019t made any announcement of this characteristic but, and it as a substitute seems to have been unearthed in unreleased iOS code. Whereas Apple might announce it at its <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/phones\/iphone\/coming-bright-up-apple-reveals-when-to-tune-into-the-wwdc-26-keynote-and-teases-whats-coming-and-yes-its-probably-siri\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/phones\/iphone\/coming-bright-up-apple-reveals-when-to-tune-into-the-wwdc-26-keynote-and-teases-whats-coming-and-yes-its-probably-siri\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/phones\/iphone\/coming-bright-up-apple-reveals-when-to-tune-into-the-wwdc-26-keynote-and-teases-whats-coming-and-yes-its-probably-siri\">Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC)<\/a> on June 8, it may also be merely testing the concept with none launch dedication.<\/p>\n<p>But when the characteristic goes to make an look this 12 months, <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/tag\/wwdc\" data-auto-tag-linker=\"true\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/tag\/wwdc\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/tag\/wwdc\">WWDC<\/a> could be a great time for Apple to elevate the lid on it.<\/p>\n<hr id=\"elk-d1c96d7e-87b5-43e1-8575-9d861b563e8f\"\/><a href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqKAgKIiJDQklTRXdnTWFnOEtEWFJsWTJoeVlXUmhjaTVqYjIwb0FBUAE?hl=en-GB&amp;gl=GB&amp;ceid=GB%3Aen\" id=\"elk-8e9b4742-793e-4ab7-bc39-300e065f49a4\" data-url=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqKAgKIiJDQklTRXdnTWFnOEtEWFJsWTJoeVlXUmhjaTVqYjIwb0FBUAE?hl=en-GB&amp;gl=GB&amp;ceid=GB%3Aen\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure pull-right inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:676px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:31.51%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/diM9tpwF2Lz85R8q85CT78-676-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/diM9tpwF2Lz85R8q85CT78-676-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/diM9tpwF2Lz85R8q85CT78-676-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/diM9tpwF2Lz85R8q85CT78-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/diM9tpwF2Lz85R8q85CT78-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/diM9tpwF2Lz85R8q85CT78-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 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