Without a doubt we are facing one of those news that we do not fully understand when it occurs, but that we are sure it is something specific and soon we will have a response from the company of the bitten apple, since this was a really important option for all those what they wanted check by device IMEI if it is locked by iCloud or not. Activation Lock can no longer be used to know if an iPhone, iPad or iPod is still linked to an iCloud account, so when we have to buy one of these second-hand iDevices it will be more difficult to discover if it is stolen through the IMEI.
Logically, we still have options available to check whether or not it is an iPhone stolen and blocked by iCloud, but the ease with which it could be performed on this site remains by the wayside until further notice. In this case, MacRumors explains that Apple has removed all references to this site on its support pages and it makes us strange to understand the reason or reasons why this step has been taken.
This Activation Lock web section was available since last year 2014 and it was something that Apple offered users in a "free" way to see possible iCloud locks through the MEI or the serial number of the device, but now everything remains a little more complicated and it would be interesting to know the details or reasons that have led Apple to close this section. In the event that any news regarding this appears, we will share them.