🍏 Apple is building an iPhone feature to detect theft in real time

Apple is reportedly working on a system that automatically locks an iPhone if it detects that the device was snatched from its owner.

The feature would use motion data and proximity signals from nearby Apple Watches. If the phone detects a sudden grab, increasing distance from the watch, and an unfamiliar location or Wi-Fi network, it can trigger additional security protections.

The goal is to stop thieves from accessing settings, passwords, or account controls on an already unlocked device.

What's interesting is that this is both a security feature and another ecosystem advantage. The more Apple devices you own, the more signals the system can use to protect them.

Android has offered a similar Theft Detection Lock feature for some time. The difference is that Apple appears to be tying the experience more closely to its broader device ecosystem.

📊@tech