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Apple Could Remotely Lock Leased iPhones on Missed Payments

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from ProPakistani ·

Apple is reportedly developing a system to remotely restrict leased iPhones when customers miss payments. Code discovered in iOS suggests the company is building a mechanism to lock devices tied to financing plans. The feature aims to reduce financial risk for Apple and its partners in device leasing programs.

Meridian48 take
While this may deter theft, it also raises questions about user control over hardware they're paying for, especially if the system is prone to errors or abuse.
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