Apple Removes Activation Lock Likely Used For Hacking
This lock status check was used by many at the time of purchase of a used iPhone or iPad. However, this was also a step that allowed to be used to unlock stolen iPhones and iPads. Using iCloud Activation Lock allowed potential buyers of used Apple devices to see if they were locked or free from any Apple IDs. But Apple decided from one moment to the next, without giving any justification, simply removed this service, asking users to verify the lock manually....