Apple will introduce a new security mode called "Stolen Device Protection" for iPhones to help protect users if their device is stolen. If the phone is in an unfamiliar location, it will require Face ID in addition to the passcode to perform sensitive actions like checking passwords or wiping the device, making it harder for thieves to access sensitive info or fully control the stolen device just by knowing the passcode. The new feature addresses a scam where attackers learn victims' passcodes by befriending or spying on them in bars to gain phone access. The new Stolen Device Protection mode will be available in an upcoming iOS 17.3 software update rolling out in the coming weeks. Apple introduced this to address issues like thieves observing victims' passcodes secretly to fully access stolen devices later.