Smartphone theft drops as ‘kill switches’ installed

comments     Sharon Bernstein, Reuters     Published     Updated

Thefts involving smartphones have declined dramatically in three major cities since manufacturers began implementing ‘kill switches’ that allow the phones to be turned off remotely if they are stolen, authorities said yesterday.

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