Apple and Google clash with police and MPs over phone thefts

Apple and Google executives clash with UK police and MPs over phone thefts, with the Met emphasizing the link between stolen phones and violent crime. The police urge phone companies to block stolen devices using IMEI numbers, but tech giants raise concerns about fraud and security risks. MPs express frustration over the lack of decisive action from the companies in preventing stolen phones from being used globally, emphasizing the need for an industry-wide approach to combat phone theft effectively.