Apple’s iPhone Stolen Device Protection feature has an extra layer of security added to the latest iPhone update – but you have to turn it on.
One of the key features of Stolen Device Protection is that it keeps track of a user’s "familiar locations," such as their home or workplace, and adds extra biometric security hoops to jump through if someone tries to use the device to do certain things when it’s away from those places.With iOS 17.4, the latest update released Tuesday, you can add those security hoops for all locations, even if you’re sitting at home.
After you open Stolen Device Protection and turn it on, under you’ll see two options to choose from in requiring a security delay: "away from familiar locations" or "always." Select "always" if you want to add them at all locations. When Stolen Device Protection is activated, some features and actions have additional security requirements when your iPhone is away from familiar locations such as home or work.
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