Latest Touch ID News

Apple might let users unlock Mac via Touch ID on iPhone with OS X 10.12

An OS X feature under construction by Apple may let people unlock their Mac by way of Touch ID on a paired iPhone, a report said on Thursday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 21

Apple quietly toughens rules forcing passcode unlocks of Touch ID devices

Apple has silently added another condition under which an iPhone or iPad user has to unlock their device with a passcode, despite having Touch ID enabled, according to a report.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 35

Courts predicted to side with law enforcement on fingerprint warrants for Apple's Touch ID

In a select number of cases, authorities have been able to compel courts to force criminal suspects to unlock their Touch ID-equipped iPhone using their fingerprint. That security bypass is likely to continue, legal experts say, because capturing someone's fingerprint is a well-established practice in investigations.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 31

Apple spotlights iPhone 6s 4K camera, Touch ID in pair of quirky new TV ads

Apple on Monday launched two new television ads to promote the iPhone 6s, and courted the star power of actor Neil Patrick Harris to showcase the moviemaking capabilities of the iPhone 6s and its 4K-resolution video camera.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 15

The iPhone's home button could get a Liquidmetal makeover, new Apple patent shows

A recently granted Apple patent points to a new use for Liquidmetal — a simplified home button design that would cut down on complexity and last longer than conventional components.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 20

Apple issues new version of iOS 9.2.1 to fix iPhones bricked by 'Error 53'

Apple on Wednesday released an updated version of iOS 9.2.1 — the current edition of its mobile operating system — that will allow users whose iPhones were bricked by third-party home button repairs to bring their devices back to life.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 37

Apple slapped with class action suit over Touch ID-related 'Error 53' code

Seattle-based law firm PCVA has decided to move forward with a class action lawsuit related to Apple's hardware repair practices, specifically targeting the "Error 53" code issue that renders iPhone unusable following an unauthorized Touch ID fingerprint sensor install.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 72

Lawfirm considers suit over iPhone's Touch ID-connected 'Error 53'

A Seattle-based lawfirm is considering a class action lawsuit against Apple, following reports of an "Error 53" message some iPhone owners have seen after having unofficial repairs done on their Touch ID sensor.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 77

Apple acknowledges 'Error 53' glitch, says it's part of Touch ID security [u]

Apple on Friday publicly acknowledged an unusual "Error 53" message, triggered by updating an iPhone 6 to iOS 9 or later after having the phone's Touch ID sensor fixed by an unofficial technician. [Updated]

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 140

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