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California law could end grand theft mobile with kill-switches in all smartphones

07
Feb
2014

Lawmakers in California are so intent on curbing record levels of smartphone theft, theyre ready to fine phone makers if they dont include anti-theft measures on their devices. The New York Times reports that the order will come from State Senator Mark Leno, who is set to introduce a new law requiring all smartphones and tablets sold in the state to include a kill switch solution. Ignore the rules and device makers are looking at a $2,500 fine for each device sold.

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