What function can iPhone users implement to keep their device safe?
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00:00For the majority of us, our phones have become the gateway to our memories, our bank accounts,
00:07our friends and family, and our personal information. Last year, the Met Police reported that a
00:12mobile phone was stolen every six minutes in London in 2022. As a result, some experts
00:18have urged iPhone owners to activate a crucial feature which could help to protect their
00:23device if it's stolen. Experts suggest users enable the iPhone's built-in stolen device
00:29protection. But what exactly does this do? So, should your phone be taken, with this
00:34software a security delay feature is triggered. As a result, the security measure requires
00:39two successful biometric authentications, like Face ID and Touch ID for example, an
00:44hour apart. The software also blocks attempts to change your passcode. In the age of the
00:50internet, e-safety is more prevalent than ever. With options to keep our devices safe,
00:55how safe are we exactly when we're using them?