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Alleged 'iPhone 8' screen protector shows edge-to-edge layout, 'dip' for front-facing sensors

Photos and video of a screen protector — purportedly for Apple's "iPhone 8" — may support the idea that the device will have an edge-to-edge display, excluding only a small area for an earpiece and front-facing sensors.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 16

Early case for Apple's 'iPhone 8' may mistake logo cutout for fingerprint sensor

A new case for Apple's yet-to-be-released "iPhone 8" differs from previous leaks, suggesting not just a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, but a bigger-than-expected camera layout.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 15

Latest images of Apple's 'iPhone 8' show vertical rear camera, no visible fingerprint sensors

A new trio of images suggest that Apple's "iPhone 8" will, as expected, forego any obvious fingerprint sensor, whether on the front or the back.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 9

TSMC source alleges 'iPhone 8' Touch ID embedded in display, wider screen ratio

Potentially confirming rumored details about the "iPhone 8," a report claims that a TSMC representative spoke out about specific details about the new device at the NA Technology Symposium on Thursday.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 17

Sketchy images of Apple's 'iPhone 8' differ on rear-mounted fingerprint sensor [u]

A series of images posted to Chinese social media on Wednesday are claimed to show Apple's "iPhone 8," but differ significantly from some rumors, and also appear to contradict each other. [Updated with clone allegations]

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 38

Presentation slide again suggests 'iPhone 8' Touch ID sensor on rear of device

A photograph of a PowerPoint presentation suggests that the "iPhone 8" Touch ID sensor module cutout is on the back of the screen — shedding some doubt on recent mockups and illustrations putting it underneath the display glass.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 45

How the technology behind Apple's Touch ID will likely change with 'iPhone 8'

There's a lot of talk about Apple's shift to a new screen technology with the "iPhone 8," but fewer conversations about how it will all work — AppleInsider explains what changes Apple will likely need to make to implement the technology, while retaining Touch ID on the front of the rumored edge-to-edge screen on the device.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 45

Plastc goes the way of Coin as Apple Pay takes the lead in digital payments

The digital wallet race just lost another contestant, with Plastc Card entering bankruptcy and announcing to investors that it will shut down without ever delivering the digital payment card. Plastc joins Coin—which threw in the towel in February—in the electronic money pit that Apple has avoided with Apple Pay.

Daniel Eran Dilger 9 years ago 27

Mastercard to add fingerprint sensors to cards, won't follow strict Apple Pay security policy

Mastercard is reportedly testing cards that integrate a fingerprint sensor, intended to offer a more convenient alternative to entering a PIN. Unlike Apple Pay, however, the cards would lack a series of important security features.

Daniel Eran Dilger 9 years ago 45

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