> I do believe it prevents 99.9% of the theft cases mentioned
I don't believe so, or at least where I am from. This 'only' provides additional protection against cases where thieves know your device passcode. I've had my phone stolen from me twice where they couldn't have known my passcode and couldn't remove it from Find My, and it was never seen again.
They probably stripped the phone down for parts. But there is another theft case where they hold a knife/gun to you and tell you to hand over the password/wipe the phone. Which this update solves.
The other issue could probably be resolved with more aggressive part ID checking. iPhones should just refuse to function if they have a part from a stolen phone.
I don't believe so, or at least where I am from. This 'only' provides additional protection against cases where thieves know your device passcode. I've had my phone stolen from me twice where they couldn't have known my passcode and couldn't remove it from Find My, and it was never seen again.