Apple's Activation Lock for iPhone components will make a huge dent in the market for stolen iPhones, though it introduces another barrier to DIY repairs
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Ben Lovejoy / 9to5Mac: Apple’s Activation Lock for iPhone components will make a huge dent in the market for stolen iPhones, though it introduces another barrier to DIY repairs  —  Apple’s latest theft-prevention measure went live for beta testers yesterday: Activation Lock for iPhone components.

  • @ClentEnglish
    1•3 months ago

    Ok and this specific change adds to that in what way?

    • @[email protected]English
      0•3 months ago

      Now the parts need additional registration at apple at the time of the pairing, I assume.