Apple confirms that Stolen Device Protection will be enabled by default for enterprise devices updating from iOS 26.4 to iOS 26.4.1. ZDNET on MSN: Apple's iOS 26.4.1 update enables Stolen Device Protection by default now - grab it today Apple's iOS 26.4.1 update enables Stolen Device Protection by default now - grab it today ... Apple's iOS 26.4.1 update enables Stolen Device Protection by default now - grab it today Apple appears to be moving toward making its Stolen Device Protection feature impossible to disable, a shift that could strip users of the choice to manage their own security settings.

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The change ... Apple’s iOS 26.4.1 update quietly fixes a frustrating iCloud syncing bug while bringing stronger security to enterprise iPhones. WFMZ-TV: What the Tech? 'Stolen Device Protection' and why Apple is turning it on automatically What the Tech?

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'Stolen Device Protection' and why Apple is turning it on automatically