Recently, when you enter the Apple Store, Apple Store, you should find a new change, that is, the iPhone 17 is not tied up with an anti-theft rope! So isn’t Apple really afraid that the iPhone will be stolen? In fact, this is also the first experiment that Apple has tried in Taiwan and some countries. This article will deeply analyze Apple Sotre anti-theft technology and take you to explore the secrets and reasons behind the disappearance of iPhone anti-theft ropes.
Analysis of the five major iPhone 17 anti-theft black technology in Apple Store
You may have seen it in telecom stores, dealers or Costco. iPhone display phones will be locked firmly by anti-theft ropes or anti-theft racks, which looks very safe, but it affects the experience.
This time, Apple was able to completely remove these anti-theft devices on the iPhone 17, which seems to be a pretty bold decision, but it is still attributed to the four core technologies, which make each iPhone display machine a “mobile safe”:
1. Built-in instant alert system
Each iPhone display machine actually has built-in precision sensors and monitoring software. After all, even if it is put in your pocket and stole it, once the iPhone leaves the specified range in the Apple Store without authorization, the body will immediately trigger an alarm, which will easily attract the attention of the clerk and the security guard.
For example, the Apple Store in downtown Los Angeles was previously stolen by all criminals, causing each iPhone to sound a harsh alarm, and the screen also warned that it needed to be returned, which also means that it would be stolen or stolen outside the store.
Every iPhone device stolen in the Apple Store in downtown Los Angeles is sending an alarm, warning that it needs to be returned pic.twitter.com/k7nGWHynKJ
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2. Remote lock loss mode
As long as the alarm is activated, the Apple backend system will also receive a notification, and Apple staff can immediately enable “Lost Mode” to turn off all functions of the device remotely, including Face ID, calling, Internet access, etc., which will cause the iPhone to instantly become a brick part machine, which will also lead to inability to use or second-hand sales.
3. Exclusive display of iOS system firmware
Apple uses a special DEMO iOS firmware system for iPhone display machines. Unlike the first retail version, the display machine usually cannot log in to the private Apple ID normally, nor can it flash and restore information through normal methods. This means that even if it is taken away from the Apple Store direct store, the Wi-Fi in the store will automatically lock the machine, and it will not be restored to the normal available state, and will always be stuck in the display mode.
4. Accurate location tracking
Usually, iPhone display phones are like ordinary phones. They are built-in with exclusive tracking modules. Through Find My or internal technology, they can still be located even if they are stolen. Even if the thief wants to try shutting down the phone or restoring it after flashing the phone, they will be restricted and basically cannot escape Apple’s surveillance.
5. Instant monitoring system
Of course, Apple Store directly operated stores also have surveillance and video recording systems, which are usually hidden near access control, desktop sensing and display machines. In the past, there were official legal documents that pointed out that retail stores usually store surveillance and video recordings for about 30 days, and any law enforcement agency can submit a review.
Apple’s direct store cancels the real intention of iPhone anti-theft rope?
Removing iPhone anti-theft ropes is not just an improvement in anti-theft technology. Apple used to completely cancel the fixed safety ropes for the iPhone display phone after renovating the Regent Store in London, UK in 2016. The official said that it mainly hopes to use the user experience priority concept to allow consumers to bring more freedom and convenience, and mainly bring three major advantages:
- Real hand experience: You can truly feel the thin body and bezel design of the iPhone 17 or iPhone Air, rather than being disturbed by the lock point of the anti-theft rope.
- Free movement and testing: You can walk around the store with your mobile phone, test the performance of the lens in different lights, and even shoot experience functions.
- Immersive shopping: Without the constraints of anti-theft ropes, the entire shopping experience will become smoother and more natural, just like this mobile phone is your own.
Simply put, Apple can use the cancellation of the iPhone anti-theft rope to allow customers to truly feel the feel of the device, try to replace the protective case, and even simulate the situation of putting it in the pocket to create an experience that is closer to actual use.
Cancel the iPhone 17 anti-theft rope not fully implemented
It should be noted that the current policy of iPhone without anti-theft ropes has not been implemented in all Apple Stores around the world. It has been observed that many countries and regions such as the United Kingdom, Sydney, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia and other places still have iPhone anti-theft ropes tied. At present, it is observed that only Apple Store direct stores in London, Taiwan, Macau and Japan have cancelled iPhone anti-theft ropes.
However, for authorized dealers such as Cankun, Studio A, DE, Costco and Telecom stores, they are all for safety, and most of them still adopt traditional anti-theft designs.
As for the store iPhone display phones, it has comprehensive protection, and why it has not been implemented globally, this issue still involves security. After all, European and American countries are not as safe as Japan and Taiwan. They are considered a paradise for theft abroad, and there are differences in theft, store compensation systems, and legal responsibilities in different countries.
Of course, for countries or regions with high theft rates, the Apple Store usually ensures the safety of the display machine and is not willing to take risks. It is relatively necessary to use anti-theft lines to fix it. Even some direct stores will wear plain clothes to guard the inspection and guard against the products.
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