Here's how a new iPhone feature could solve thorny theft issues and keep your data safe

• Apple has designed new protections designed to deter iPhone thieves and keep your data safe.
• The protections kick in if the phone is in an unfamiliar location, The Wall Street Journal reported.
• It's first being rolled out to members of Apple's beta software program in the iOS 17.3 update.

Apple is introducing a security feature designed to stop thieves from wreaking havoc by accessing your personal data.

The Wall Street Journal and other publications reported the news.