Face ID

Security Enclave vulnerability seems scary, but won't affect most iPhone users

1 day ago

Security Enclave vulnerability seems scary, but won't affect most iPhone users

Security researchers have recently revealed a vulnerability in the Secure Enclave Processor, but while the data store for sensitive information means data including Apple Pay details and Face ID biometric records are potentially at risk to attackers, the reality is that it is still extremely unlikely to be a major issue for the vast majority of Apple customers.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

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Code found in macOS Big Sur suggests Face ID could be coming to the Mac

1 week ago

Code found in macOS Big Sur suggests Face ID could be coming to the Mac

Apple's TrueDepth camera technology and its Face ID biometric authentication system may be coming to future Mac models — but it isn't clear when.

By Mike Peterson | 1 week ago

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Future Face ID could map a user's veins to foil 'evil twin' attack

2 weeks ago

Future Face ID could map a user's veins to foil 'evil twin' attack

Apple wants to improve the security of Face ID and other visual-based biometric systems to eliminate the so-called "twin problem," by taking advantage of the unique and hard to copy patterns of veins that reside under the skin.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 weeks ago

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Unreal Engine releases an app that uses Face ID to capture 3D facial animations

3 weeks ago

Unreal Engine releases an app that uses Face ID to capture 3D facial animations

Unreal Engine's new Live Link Face app brings big-budget movie-style effects to the iPhone, with Face ID able to animate 3D characters in real time or capture face tracking data for later use.

By Wesley Hilliard | 3 weeks ago

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New Safari API enables Face ID and Touch ID authentication for websites

1 month ago

New Safari API enables Face ID and Touch ID authentication for websites

Apple in a WWDC presentation on Wednesday detailed a new Safari feature that allows developers to integrate Face ID and Touch ID authentication for the web, replacing common text-based logins.

By AppleInsider Staff | 1 month ago

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Facebook tests Face ID authentication for iOS Messenger app

1 month ago

Facebook tests Face ID authentication for iOS Messenger app

Facebook is quietly testing out a feature for its Messenger app to authenticate users via Face ID or Touch ID, a feature that may help keep accounts secure and private, even if the user lends their iPhone to someone else.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 month ago

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Google Drive iOS app can now be secured with Face ID and Touch ID

3 months ago

Google Drive iOS app can now be secured with Face ID and Touch ID

Google has updated its Google Drive app for iPhone and iPad with a new biometric security option allowing users to protect files stored in the cloud.

By Mike Peterson | 3 months ago

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iPad Pro, iPadOS & iOS 13.4 with trackpad support and more on the AppleInsider Podcast

4 months ago

iPad Pro, iPadOS & iOS 13.4 with trackpad support and more on the AppleInsider Podcast

This week on the AppleInsider Podcast, hosts Stephen Robles and William Gallagher discuss the new mouse and trackpad support in iPadOS 13.4, new iPad Pro benchmarks, iCloud folder sharing, Face ID coming to the Mac, and tips for live streaming from home.

By Stephen Robles | 4 months ago

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Apple planning Face ID for MacBook Pro and iMac — plus a notch

4 months ago

Apple planning Face ID for MacBook Pro and iMac — plus a notch

Apple intends to bring the Face ID biometric authentication system introduced with the iPhone, to its Mac range, including both portables and desktops.

By William Gallagher | 4 months ago

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