Thanks to “Find My iPhone”: London police succeed in cracking down on cell phone theft

Thanks to “Find My iPhone”: London police succeed in cracking down on cell phone theft

London police say they have dismantled a criminal network that is said to have smuggled up to 40,000 stolen smartphones from Great Britain to China within a year. This gang alone is said to be behind almost every second smartphone theft in London. iPhones were particularly affected. The police were put on the trail by … Read more

Fintiv sued Apple because of the alleged technology theft at Apple Pay

Fintiv sued Apple because of the alleged technology theft at Apple Pay

First there are discussions about a possible partnership and the exchange of first business secrets. Then the prospect suddenly makes his own thing – presumably based on what he previously learned in the conversations. The literally fine English manner is not, but what makes the lawsuit of the American company final from the state of … Read more

Smartphone theft wave in London: Allegations against Apple and Google

Smartphone theft wave in London: Allegations against Apple and Google

British parliamentarians have pushed Apple and Google to better protect smartphone users from theft. Existing anti-theft functions such as the activation blocks in iOS and Android are obviously inadequate, said politicians and police employees in a hearing about the British lower house’s science and technology committee this week. In London, a smartphone theft wave causes … Read more