How to bypass the Activation Lock on an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch

Activation Lock is a feature that's designed to prevent theft by requiring you to enter an Apple ID password before using an ...
Android Authority

Activation Lock is one iOS feature we'd like Android to copy

iOS 18 reportedly enables Activation Lock to discourage repairs with stolen parts. The feature prompts users to enter the previous owner’s Apple account credentials if they use a repair part from a ...
Macworld

Apple’s Mac security is so good, it’s sending used M1 MacBooks to the scrap heap

Apple’s efforts to protect a user’s data are a major selling point for customers. If your MacBook is stolen, it’s extremely difficult for the thief to bypass the laptop’s security measures and access ...
9to5Mac

Activation Lock is a great feature, but needs a rethink as 2020 Macs are turned into landfill

Activation Lock is condemning even 2020 Macs to a future as spare parts and landfill, by making it impossible for them to be restored to use. To be fair to Apple, the technology is only part of the ...

How to find your Apple Watch if it's been lost or stolen

If you lose your Apple Watch, don't lose hope. Here's how to find your Apple Watch if it's been lost or stolen, using the ...
9to5Mac

Stolen Device Protection is a great move by Apple; Activation Lock next, please

One of the key features added in the iOS 17.3 beta is Stolen Device Protection. This is a thoughtful and creative solution to balancing out the need for protecting iPhone users without stopping them ...