Apple Tightens Passcode Security on iPhones to Thwart Thieves
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Apple Inc. is adding a feature to iPhones to prevent thieves from gaining access to critical device data in the event that they know a user’s passcode.
On Tuesday, the company released the first beta-test version of iOS 17.3, which includes a new Stolen Device Protection feature. The enhancement will require Face ID or Touch ID — with no option to use a passcode — when accessing stored passwords, changing Apple ID settings, looking at payment information and disabling Find My iPhone.