Sentences with phrase «implemented kill switches»

So far, Apple, Samsung and Google have implemented kill switches on their smartphones, and Microsoft is expected to release an operating system for its Windows phones that has one this year, the three officials said in their news release.

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Samsung began to implement a similar kill switch feature, called «Reactivation Lock,» on its Verizon Wireless devices in April.

Thefts involving smartphones 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, authorities said on Tuesday.