With the new Apple update we will also have a sort of anti-theft system available: let's find out what it is and how it works in this dedicated article
The new highly anticipated Apple update arrives regarding the security of your device and your Apple account in the event of theft. Here's everything you need to know.
The new anti-theft and anti-fraud function
The update introduces the new “Protection for stolen devices” function, which significantly increases security, because to perform particular and delicate actions (such as making a payment) when you are far from your usual locations, the iPhone requires you to use the Touch ID (fingerprint recognition) and Face ID (face recognition) instead of the classic 6-digit code. In addition to payments with Apple Pay, other actions must also be confirmed with Face ID and Touch ID, such as accessing passwords stored in iCloud and purchasing an Apple Card.
The “security delay” has also been added which forces the user to wait an hour and carry out a biometric recognition, before carrying out delicate operations after having deactivated the “protection for stolen devices”, Face ID, Touch ID and also the “Where is” function. To activate the new function, after downloading the update, just open the settings and select the “Face ID and code” item and once you have entered the device code you can activate and deactivate the function.
To stay updated on all the latest news regarding smartphones, you should always keep an eye on the most important industry sites such as telephone.net. In this way you do not lose updates and useful information to keep your devices always updated and protected.
More news from Apple
Other important iPhone-themed news are the latest previews of the new 2025 models, which will have the functions of the Pro models, i.e. LTPO, ProMotion and AOD technology. The new LTPO technology, together with ProMotion, allows you to increase image resolution (up to 120 Hz) by increasing the refresh rate, i.e. the times the image is reproduced on the display, but decreasing energy consumption. AOD (Always On Display) is a function that is activated when the screen is in stand-by and allows you to show the clock, calendar, widgets and notifications.
The security of your Apple smartphone (but not only) is increasingly crucial, given that it also contains a person's most delicate information and data. From this point of view, the new iOS 17.3 update released by iPhone significantly increases the necessary security.