# A phone is snatched every eight minutes in London — but iPhones could soon get this Android-inspired upgrade to frustrate thieves

> A report claims Apple is working on a new theft protection feature for iOS This will automatically lock your iPhone if it’s stolen It uses your iPhone’s sensors to detect if it’s been snatched from your hands Phone…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/phones/a-phone-is-snatched-every-eight-minutes-in-london-but-iphones-could-soon-get-this-handy-android-upgrade-to-frustrate-thieves?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a170efc70d2152e476ac5fc)
- **Published:** 2026-05-27
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #iphone #apple #snatched #android #eight #feature #london #minutes
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