Officials have previously called on Apple and Google to add additional security features in their mobile operating systems that would prevent criminals from being able to use stolen devices. Apple on Monday announced a completely revamped version of iOS at its Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco. The operating system includes many new features such as “Activation Lock,” which will prevent an iPhone or iPad from being activated if a thief attempts to wipe the device. San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon and New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman have voiced their support for the feature and look forward to seeing
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