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technology1 year ago

"Apple's iPhone Shake-Up: Saving Money and Deterring Thieves with Expanded Repair Options"

Apple announces changes allowing customers and independent repair providers to use used Apple parts in iPhone repairs, potentially reducing costs. This move aims to extend the life of products and reduce environmental impact. Additionally, the popular Activation Lock feature will be extended to iPhone parts, deterring thieves by restricting calibration capabilities for parts obtained from lost or stolen devices.

via The Sun|
#activation-lock#apple#independent-repair-providers
technology1 year ago

"Apple Embraces Used Parts for iPhone Repairs, Finally"

Apple announces a new policy allowing for the reuse of used Apple parts in future iPhone repairs, while maintaining the use of software locks to deter stolen parts. This move comes as a response to the progress of Right to Repair legislation in states like Oregon and Colorado. The company's decision aims to balance consumer choice and environmental impact with concerns over privacy, security, and theft prevention.

via Ars Technica|
#activation-lock#apple#iphone
technology2 years ago

"Apple's iOS 17.3 Beta 1: Enhanced Device Protection and Exciting Features"

Apple has introduced Stolen Device Protection in the iOS 17.3 beta, which adds additional security measures to prevent thieves from stealing iPhones and locking users out of their Apple accounts. The feature requires biometric authentication and imposes a one-hour delay for sensitive actions when the device is in a public place. This solution effectively solves the problem while minimizing inconvenience for iPhone owners. The author suggests that Apple should apply similar creative thinking to improve Activation Lock, potentially allowing authorized resellers to unlock legally acquired devices after verifying their legitimacy.

via 9to5Mac|
#activation-lock#apple#iphone
technology2 years ago

Protect Your Data: Disable 'Find My' Before Selling or Donating Your Mac

Apple's security protocols, including the Activation Lock feature, are causing second-hand Macs to end up in the trash. The proprietary "T2" chip, which holds the keys to the encryption used to protect a Mac's data, makes it difficult to break into a Mac without knowing the password. However, when users upgrade to a new computer and sell, give away, or recycle their old one without disabling the Activation Lock, the machine becomes unusable to the new owner. Apple needs to make it more obvious how important disabling Find My, and therefore the Activation Lock, is prior to selling an old Mac.

via Lifehacker|
#activation-lock#apple#e-waste