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Cops want Apple, Google to kill stolen phones remotely – so why won't they?

Tech giants say blocking stolen devices via IMEI could open new fraud risks UK legislators are questioning why Apple and Google have yet to implement measures to allow smartphones to be locked, reset, and prevented from accessing cloud services after they've been stolen, as requested by police.…

Jun 4, 2025 - 12:34
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Cops want Apple, Google to kill stolen phones remotely – so why won't they?

Tech giants say blocking stolen devices via IMEI could open new fraud risks

UK legislators are questioning why Apple and Google have yet to implement measures to allow smartphones to be locked, reset, and prevented from accessing cloud services after they've been stolen, as requested by police.…

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