Apple tracking stolen iPhones looted from its retail stores in the US

Apple has started tracking down iPhones that have been stolen from its retail stores during the recent protests in the US. People have started posting images of the iPhones on Twitter that have apparently stolen from US stores.

“Please return to Apple Walnut Street,” read the message of an iPhone stolen from an Apple store in Philadelphia, according to social media posts. “This device has been disabled and is being tracked. Local authorities will be alerted.

Stolen iPhones are not usable outside Apple stores. Basically, iPhones that are being on display at Apple stores come installed with special tracking software. This software helps Apple to track stolen iPhones.