Apple has reportedly added “Activation Lock” to iPhone parts with the release candidate (RC) of iOS 18, which is currently available to select developers and public beta testers. The new feature links ...

By extending Activation Lock to individual components, Apple is closing a major loophole that allows the gray market for iPhone parts to thrive. The company has stated that this new feature was ...

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The change means that Activation Lock links all your iPhone’s components, like batteries and cameras to your Apple Account. The point is to try and kill off the black market for iPhone parts ...

Overall, the company has made it easier for users to repair their iPhone with genuine used parts. However, at the same time, Apple also announced that it would bring Activation Lock to iPhone parts.

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