Apple has introduced new security features to protect iPhone data in case of theft. NBC News Tech contributor Joanna Stern, who has covered this issue for over a year, discusses the importance of protecting personal information. The new ''stolen device protection'' feature relies on location verification, requiring Face ID for password access in unfamiliar places. It includes an hour-long security delay and additional Face/Touch ID confirmation for critical settings changes. Users must opt into this feature when widely available, understanding it doesn't protect against all threats, emphasizing the importance of keeping passcodes private.
Vocabulary:
• Features: Special characteristics or functionalities of a device.
• Columnist: A writer who regularly contributes articles or pieces for a specific publication, like a newspaper or magazine, sharing their opinions or expertise on various topics.
• Stake: The importance of something.
• Settings: Options or configurations that can be adjusted or changed on a device or system.
• To opt into: Choosing or agreeing to participate in something.
• Widely available: When something is accessible or obtainable by everyone.
Source: NBC News YouTube channel.