The city, which has long grappled with "Apple picking," is now witnessing thieves who are reportedly returning snatched phones that fail to meet their brand preference (Image source: Unsplash) Show Quick Read Summary is AI Generated. Newsroom Reviewed
An unwanted trend raising eyebrows in London’s phone-snatching data reveals that criminals are becoming incredibly picky, openly rejecting Samsung and other Android devices in favor of the Apple iPhone.
The city, which has long grappled with "Apple picking," is now witnessing thieves who are reportedly returning snatched phones that fail to meet their brand preference. This phenomenon points directly to the higher resale value that iPhones command on the international black market, cementing their status as the prime target for pickpoc

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