'Looks like scoring a used iPhone just got a bit more tricky. Apple's iCloud Activation Lock tool—which allowed potential buyers to check if a used iOS device (i.e. iPhones, iPads, iPod Touches and ...

The security feature, designed to prevent use of lost or stolen devices, must be turned off before you buy a used iPhone. Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer and a former IT ...

Apple has removed the "Activation Lock" tool that allows users to check the ownership status of their iPhone, iPod touch or iPad New York: Apple has removed the "Activation Lock" tool that allows ...

Apple has pulled its iCloud Activation Lock page which helped users find out if an iOS device was locked to an iCloud account. The tool could be used to verify that a used iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch ...

If you're thinking about buying a used iPhone, you may want to hold off: It's now harder to find out if the device has been stolen or is locked to another account. Apple has unexpectedly and ...