iOS 26.4 will automatically turn on strict security feature for all iPhones
9to5Mac • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple will enable the Stolen Device Protection feature by default in the upcoming iOS 26.4 update, enhancing iPhone security against theft.
- Originally launched as an optional feature in early 2024, Stolen Device Protection adds extra security measures when the iPhone is away from familiar locations like home or work.
- The feature requires biometric authentication (Face ID or Touch ID) for accessing sensitive data such as stored passwords and credit cards, with no passcode fallback available.
- Certain actions, like changing the Apple Account password, involve a security delay requiring a one-hour wait followed by biometric verification.
- While previously optional and possibly inconvenient for some users, Apple now considers the trade-offs acceptable enough to enable the feature by
