10.06.2013 22:06 Uhr, Quelle: The Unofficial Apple Weblog

iOS 7 to include security feature dubbed "Activation Lock"

Apple today unveiled a slew of new iOS 7 features, one of which aims to make the iPhone a less desirable device for thieves. With a new iOS 7 utility Apple calls "Activation Lock", thieves who attempt to turn off "Find my iPhone" will not be able to do so unless they have a user's iCloud credentials. What's more, even if a thief attempts to wipe a device clean, he won't be able to reactivate the phone without entering in a user's credentials. Apple writes: Losing your iPhone feels lousy. Thankfully, Find My iPhone can help you get it back. But if it looks like that's not going to happen, new security features in iOS 7 make it harder for anyone who's not you to use or sell your device. Now tur

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