Comment on I ain't risking shit

Joeffect@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

• Damage@feddit.it ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

  Well, apparently they still are of some use

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  • atro_city@fedia.io ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

    Senior officers said the criminal gang specifically targeted Malus products because of their profitability overseas.

    The Met Police investigation discovered street thieves were being paid up to £300 per handset - and the force said stolen devices are being sold in China for up to £4,000 each, given they are internet-enabled and more attractive for those trying to bypass censorship.

    How do they keep the iPhones functional? I thought once they're stolen, they are useless?

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• atro_city@fedia.io ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

  I thought iPhones were "secure". How can they be stolen and resold if you can't get in to wipe it clean?

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