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Apple added Activation Lock several years ago to its iPhones as a theft deterrent, partly at the request of users and partly because law enforcement insisted it would reduce the incentive for grab-and ...

Apple’s Activation Status was a nifty tool that allowed users to check the ownership status of their iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Basically, it provided a safeguard against third parties who traffic ...

The security feature, designed to prevent use of lost or stolen devices, must be turned off before you buy a used iPhone. Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer and a former IT ...

It's no secret that Apple places a high value on customer security and privacy, and the company goes to great lengths to make sure that it's a market-leader in both regards. However, even the most ...

It’s possible to remove an Apple ID from your iPhone without a password using UnlockGo. You can unlock iCloud Activation Lock without a password or the previous ...

Apple today added a new "Turn off Activation Lock" page to its website that provides steps users can take to turn off the security feature on an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. As noted on Reddit, the ...