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Apple emphasizes again that Touch ID for iPhone X was never an option, company all-in on Face ID

Apple has once again reiterated that, despite rumors to the contrary, the company did not intend to have a Touch ID fingerprint sensor embedded in the display of the iPhone X, and that Face ID was developed to be a full, permanent Touch ID replacement.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 44

Inside iOS 11: New security feature allows users to temporarily disable Touch ID, quickly call 911

Apple's iOS 11 includes a new security feature, with a few button presses making it impossible to unlock your phone with Touch ID, as well as giving a quick option to dial 911. Here's how to use it.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 18

Apple patent for ultrasonic force sensor could lead to iPhone with under-screen Touch ID

Apple on Tuesday was granted a patent for an ultrasound-based force and touch sensor that could lead to a thinner, less obstructive 3D Touch mechanism, a structure which was reportedly a barrier to below-screen Touch ID integration in iPhone X.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 24

Gripping buttons on both sides of iPhone X disables Face ID, recognition works with most sunglasses

Apple software chief Craig Federighi has revealed that Face ID unlock on the new iPhone X will come with a hidden security feature, allowing users to press buttons on both sides of the phone to temporarily disable the facial recognition capabilities.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 37

Apple has been 'all-in' on iPhone X Face ID replacing Touch ID for over a year - report

Apple has allegedly been planning for Face ID to be a full replacement for Touch ID for well over a year, a new report claims, refuting earlier claims by the supply chain that the removal of the fingerprint technology is a recent decision.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 78

Face, the future: the new touch-less ID of iPhone X

Four years after introducing Touch ID to radically enhance iOS users' privacy and security, today's Apple is doing exactly what Steve Jobs would do — phasing it out and moving on to something even better: Face ID technology in iPhone X.

Daniel Eran Dilger 8 years ago 76

Ditching Touch ID in 'iPhone 8' wasn't Apple's first choice, was forced by technical restraints - report

A new report claims that Apple clung on to hope that it could retain Touch ID in the "iPhone 8," and any delays in shipping the new unit are apparently related to last-minute changes waiting on a breakthrough in the sensor being embedded in the screen.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 45

Questionable slide leak hints Apple abandoned rear-mounted Touch ID on 'iPhone 8'

A suspicious video of an alleged Foxconn presentation suggests that Apple was at one point testing a rear-facing Touch ID sensor on the "iPhone 8," but later abandoned the idea.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 15

Apple patents sub-display fingerprint recognition technology based on acoustic imaging

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Tuesday granted Apple a patent for acoustic fingerprint imaging technology accurate enough to replace existing Touch ID optical readers, bolstering rumors that the iPhone home button is not long for this world.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 25

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