Apple develops iPhone feature to lock snatched devices (opens in new tab)

Apple is developing an iPhone anti-snatching feature that would automatically lock a device if it detects someone grabbed it from a user's hand, according to Apple code seen by 9to5Mac and described by MacRumors, Android Authority, PCMag and other technology publications. The feature would target thefts in which a phone is taken while already unlocked, when protections such as Find My, Lost Mode, Activation Lock and Stolen Device Protection may not immediately stop access to apps, accounts an...