iOS 27.2 beta 2 reveals details of unannounced iPhone anti-snatching feature

Code in iOS 27.2 beta 2 shows Apple is still developing an anti-snatching feature internally called AutoLock, which locks an iPhone when it detects a snatch. Signals include sharp acceleration, loss of connection to a paired Apple Watch and prolonged unlocking, with safeguards against false positives. The feature is not yet enabled for users.

• AutoLock triggers on sharp acceleration consistent with a phone being snatched
• Signals include unreachable paired Apple Watch and prolonged unlocked state
• Safeguards against false positives: biometrics, familiar locations, backoff mechanism
• The feature runs in the background and is not yet user-facing in iOS 27.2 beta 2