Apple is reportedly planning a new anti-theft system regarding iPhones at its retail stores, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says in his latest “Power On” newsletter.
Why? Apparently, some folks buy the smartphones or other
Apple is planning a new anti-theft system regarding iPhones at its retail stores, in his latest “Power On” newsletter.
Why? Apparently, some folks buy the smartphones or other devices and either: a) remove accessories from the box, b/ remove components from the device, or c) remove the entire device. Then they’ll return the box hoping that the Apple retails store employees don’t notice.
The solution? Gurman says Apple has started providing retail employees with a device that can “scan an in-box iPhone and run diagnostics on it to make sure the phone is fully intact, leaving the box sealed and able to be put back into inventory.” Apple began rolling out this device to stores earlier this month, he added..
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