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Apple locks stolen iPhones during looting in the United States

Apple stores are being targeted by looters, and the company protects the facades and products inside.

Shara Tibken / CNET

Apple disables the iPhones that are being stolen during the recent looting in the United States, and warns about its collaboration with law enforcement organizations.

In accordance with ForbesWhen people turn on one of these, people who are stealing Apple products see a message on the screen. “This device has been disabled,” says the notification. “Local authorities have been alerted.”

Forbes says this feature was highly rumored but had never been seen in action. The software tool was created specifically for these occasions when Apple stores, for their highly desired products, are targeted by looters.

The United States has lived in recent days a wave of peaceful protests in favor of equity and justice. However, looters have not missed the opportunity to do their wrongdoing. According to Forbes, Apple stores in Washington, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York and Philadelphia have been looted. Apple announced the closure of several of its stores in the country and created fences around some, such as the iconic “Cube” in Manhattan.

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