Apple has quietly removed a feature on iCloud that helped buyers remotely check the Activation Lock status of a used iPhone before buying it. Until recently, buyers could go to iCloud.com and type in ...

Apple's decision to remove its Activation Lock status checker from iCloud may have been because the tool helped hackers bypass Activation Lock on bricked devices by stealing serial numbers from ...

A few years back, the rate of iPhone thefts have been so high that authorities have jokingly called the incidents "Apple picking". Since then, measures have been put in place both to deter the theft ...

If you're thinking about buying a used iPhone, you may want to hold off: It's now harder to find out if the device has been stolen or is locked to another account. Apple has unexpectedly and ...

Over the weekend, Apple silently pulled out what was previously an effective anti-theft measure, the Activation Lock status checker webpage. Despite increased media coverage, Apple has remained silent ...

Apple has removed a tool within iCloud that allowed people to easily check the Activation Lock status of iPhones, iPods, and iPads. Activation Lock was introduced as a part of iOS 7's Find My iPhone ...

Is That iPhone Stolen? Find Out Via Apple's Activation Lock Tool Owners of used iDevices can now check the Activation Lock status to find out whether it's been wiped by the seller.

Learn how to perform an IMEI unlock check to find out whether your phone can be legally unlocked, what factors matter, and ...

Apple's removal of the iCloud Activation Lock status page last week was likely connected to hacks letting people bypass the Activation Lock system, a report noted on Monday. By changing one or two ...

If you are buying a used iPhone or other iOS device, make sure you understand Activation Lock and how to remove the device from the previous owner’s account. I am frequently asked about activating ...