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Although still on the early stages which means there could be some teething problems, ‘kill switch’ is an answer to the long-standing problem of iPhone theft. According to statistics collected after Apple made the Activation lock standard on all its devices, there has been reduction in theft of the iPhones. This is in comparison to the theft of other smart phones without the ‘kill switch’. It is therefore apparent that the lock will help in curbing theft and in preventing the users data from getting into the wrong hands.
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Apple calls the ‘kill switch’ Activation Lock, and it will be standard on its devices, starting with iPhone 5s and 5c in which the lock was unveiled. This application will benefit the iPhone users in many ways. All one needs to do to lock or disable it is to go to the website, log in and deactivate. From there on the phone cannot be used
Buying an iPhone requires spending of a lot of money, and if it is on contract, one may end up paying for it for about two years. If the phone is stolen, one incurs huge loss. If the Iphone has the Activation Lock, the phone can be diabled or locked in case it is stolen. This will mean that it will not have any value in the hands of a thief because it cannot be sold or used. This will discourage thieves from stealing iPhones leaving the user at peace of knowing that the phone is safe.
Not only will the kill switch discourage theft of iPhones, it will also prevent personal data from getting into the wrong hands. iPhone users store large amount of their personal information on the phone such as their banking details or login information in various sites. In case the phone is lost or stolen, this information can get into the wrong hands. With the kill switch, the user can deactivate the phone making the information inaccessible.
Although still on the early stages which means there could be some teething problems, ‘kill switch’ is an answer to the long-standing problem of iPhone theft. According to statistics collected after Apple made the Activation lock standard on all its devices, there has been reduction in theft of the iPhones. This is in comparison to the theft of other smart phones without the ‘kill switch’. It is therefore apparent that the lock will help in curbing theft and in preventing the users data from getting into the wrong hands.
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