Learn how to use iOS 7′s Anti-Theft Activation Lock

Make sure no one can use your stolen iOS device with this guide to the iOS 7 Activation Lock. Because Apple devices are so unique, they are often popular targets for thieves because they’re so distinctive and valuable. It’s such a problem that the NYPD has a special unit for Apple device theft. However, in iOS 7 Apple has turned the...

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The iOS 7's activation lock is an important step toward ending iPhone thefts worldwide

SAN FRANCISCO -- Top prosecutors in San Francisco and New York and the mayor of London are urging iPhone users to download Apple's (AAPL) new iOS 7 operating system that includes a feature they believe might curb a rash of thefts. San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and London Mayor Boris Johnson...

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BlackBerry said that its popular BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) will be available for Android and for Apple's iPhone this weekend.

TORONTO: BlackBerry said that its popular BlackBerry Messenger instant chat application will be available for rival devices using Google's Android software and for Apple's iPhone this weekend. The struggling Canadian smartphone maker had announced plans to open up the service, often referred to as BBM by both fans and the company, back in May. Once...

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Android prior to version 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) users in India targeting by Email, SMS stealing virus

NEW DELHI: A potentially damaging virus, which steals SMSes and personal details of an Android-enabled gadget-user, has been detected in Indian cyberspace and internet security sleuths have asked mobile phone and tablet users to exercise caution while operating.  The malware is affecting all the versions ofAndroid prior to version 4.2.2 (Jelly...

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