A lost or stolen iPhone that's connected to iCloud is almost as useless as a slab of metal to criminals. Losing an iPhone is painful because it costs a lot of money. Monetary loss aside, it's an inconvenience as your iPhone is a gateway to your photos, contacts, social media, and schedule. After a while, when you're convinced that you'll never get your iPhone back, it makes sense to remove it from
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