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

iPhone and iPad users who may have come unstuck and forgotten their iCloud activation passwords or login to their iOS devices may be interested in a handy utility app created by the development team ...

The iPhone is an amazing piece of technology, there’s no doubt about it. But as well as being amazing, iPhones are expensive – and everybody knows it. While this may make iPhone users a priority for ...

The Activation Lock on an iPhone is a feature designed by Apple as a security measure. It is part of the Find My iPhone service, preventing others from using your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Apple ...

Activation Lock is an anti-theft system for Apple devices meant to prevent unauthorized usage or erasure. It's available on most Apple products, such as iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches.

During the massive WWDC keynote today the folks at Apple walked the audience of developers through several new features of iOS 7, the operating system for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. Toward ...

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 ...

The theft of iOS devices is rampant throughout the world, but Apple obviously doesn’t want people to have to hide their iPhones in fake Blackberry cases to use them in public without fear. Phone ...

Apple’s latest theft-prevention measure went live for beta testers yesterday: Activation Lock for iPhone components. The move is likely to generate some controversy, as it introduces another barrier ...

My iPhone is so full of important photos, documents, and private information that I can't imagine having it stolen. Nevertheless, I've backed up and locked my data and know what to do if it happens.