"Don't want no Samsung": London's phone thieves get picky
4 days ago
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- London phone thieves are increasingly selective, preferring Apple iPhones over Samsung and other Android devices due to higher resale value.
- Victims of phone thefts report instances where their Android devices were discarded by thieves upon realizing they were not iPhones.
- Security experts confirm that the targeting of iPhones is economically motivated rather than due to differences in security features.
- A bizarre public artwork in Kingston upon Thames, possibly AI-generated, has sparked confusion and criticism among locals.
- Controversy continues on the Loughborough Estate with allegations of mismanagement and threats against residents by the estate's board leader.
- Residents of Tomlinson House are resisting privatization by a developer with a questionable reputation, fearing financial ruin and loss of their homes.