iPhone crime is a problem. In New York, the crime rate went up for the first time in twenty years because people are getting mugged violently for their iPhones.

Apple has made improvements to iOS, including requiring users to enter their iCloud password to turn “Find my iPhone” off, and the new ‘Activation Lock’ feature which allows users to disable stolen or lost iPhones remotely. However, most thieves circumvent this by simply turning off an iPhone once it is stolen.

Apple wants a cellphone killswitch that would allow you to make your iPhone totally nonfunctional, even if it was turned off. But you the carriers have said no as they are afraid it would effect their bottom lines. Seriously!

Well it turns out the carriers would not be able to sell as many insurance policies if your phone could be rendered useless. Is this world insane? Surely people’s safety should come first.