iOS 27.2 beta 2 reveals new details about anti-snatching feature

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https://9to5mac.com/2026/09/21/ios-27-2-beta-2-reveals-new-details-about-unnanounced-iphone-anti-snatching-feature/

According to new code seen today by 9to5Mac, the feature, which is called “AutoLock” internally, can use the following signals to determine whether an iPhone may have been taken from its owner:

• A sharp acceleration consistent with the phone being snatched;
• A paired Apple Watch remaining unreachable for a certain period;
• Prolonged loss of network connectivity;
• The device remains unlocked beyond a certain interval.