Firms defend security features after police tell committee 80,000 phones were stolen in London in 2024
MPs have accused Apple and Google of profiting from multimillion-pound phone-snatching operations that police say are masterminded by organised crime gangs in Britain, Algeria and China.
In 2024, 80,000 phone devices of all kinds were stolen in London alone, up a quarter from 64,000 in 2023. The devices had a street value of about £20m, and iPhones made up the majority.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/jun/03/mps-apple-google-phone-thefts-london
Author : Robert Booth UK technology editor
Publish date : 2025-06-03 14:53:00
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