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by miki123211 585 days ago
I don't think people would be fine with being unable to power any electronic device down at need, even if they're not the owner.

It feels like something that needs to be as easy as possible, for safety reasons if not anything else.

Now what I'd like to see is an extension of their protocol that is used to locate iPhones that would also let them accept a "remote wipe" command, even when powered down.

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Then obviously it should be an option for when you're traveling in places with a high risk of mugging.
That’s still only the preplanned muggers. Not the opportunists who spot an unattended phone somewhere by chance.