London smartphone theft drops by 50% after 'kill switch' introduction

Mayor Boris Johnson and city officials in San Fransisco and New York argue for laws mandating phone locking options after cities see dramatic decline in phone theft
Smartphones thefts have declined dramatically in three major cities since manufacturers began implementing “kill switches” that allow the phones to be turned off remotely if they are stolen. The number of smartphones stolen dropped by 50% in London, 27% in San Francisco and 16% in New York in 2014, according to an announcement by