'Looks like scoring a used iPhone just got a bit more tricky. Apple's iCloud Activation Lock tool—which allowed potential buyers to check if a used iOS device (i.e. iPhones, iPads, iPod Touches and ...

Apple has released a new Activation Lock Status tool (via iDownloadBlog) that will make it easier for people buying a used iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to avoid getting a device that is locked to ...

Apple's mobile products are notorious for holding their value. It's not uncommon to see a gently-used iPhone or iPad fetch several hundred bucks on eBay. The second-hand market can be tricky for ...

There are lots of different initiatives on both the policy and manufacturing sides to reduce smartphone theft using kill switches and device tracking. But it’s still pretty easy to swipe a phone and ...

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.

Apple has pulled its iCloud Activation Lock page which helped users find out if an iOS device was locked to an iCloud account. The tool could be used to verify that a used iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch ...