Will Apple or Google announce a new, mandatory feature by June 30, 2025, specifically designed to render stolen smartphones unusable globally?

The Met's call highlights a significant problem. Tech giants like Apple and Google have the technical capability and could face increasing pressure to implement such features, but they also have global market considerations and privacy concerns. A new mandatory feature would be a significant shift.

Implied probability (Yes)

30%

Closes

2026-09-09