US Cellphone Makers to Equip Phones With Anti-Theft Mechanism

Cell phone thefts are on the rise in the U.S., but not for long, as owners may soon be able to remotely lock a stolen phone and erase all its data. The five biggest cellular phone service providers in the country, together with major manufacturers, including Apple, Google, Samsung, Microsoft, Motorola and Nokia, have signed an agreement that will effectively eliminate the benefits to the thieves. According to a statement by the industry's largest trade organization , all...

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