US handset makers and operators announce new anti-theft measures on handsets sold next year

Absrtact: In recent days, many U.S. state governments have been discussing laws mandating that all handset manufacturers can allow users to remotely make their stolen phones unable to boot. On this occasion, the major U.S. handset manufacturers and operators announced they will be sold next year

In recent days, many U.S. state governments have been discussing laws mandating that all handset makers can remotely make their stolen phones unusable. On the occasion, major U.S. handset makers and operators announced that they would launch new anti-theft measures on all handsets they sell next year.

Companies that have joined the manifesto include Apple, Samsung, Huawei, Google, HTC, Motorola, Microsoft, Nokia, and the US's five largest wireless carriers. This new anti-theft measure allows the owner of the phone to be stolen, remotely erase all the information on the phone and make the phone unusable, once the phone back, erased the data can be restored. The technology will be used on all handsets sold in the US by the 8 companies next July.

But at the beginning of the American community, wireless companies should offer more thorough technology that allows stolen handsets to be turned off remotely, and others think this is a big step forward in big companies shouldering social responsibility.