Apple now enables Stolen Device Protection by default on enterprise devices via iOS 26.4.1 and iPadOS 26.4.1 updates. The feature bolsters security against thieves knowing the passcode by requiring biometrics and delays away from familiar locations.
Enterprise admins should verify compatibility as this auto-enables extra biometric checks and delays for sensitive actions on managed devices.
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