There was never a time when we needed Touch ID more on our iPhones than now, Apple, so can we please get it back in some shape or form?
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There was never a time when we needed Touch ID more on our iPhones than now, Apple, so can we please get it back in some shape or form?
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Reports suggest that Apple has tested under-display fingerprint scanners for Touch ID but decided against. In-screen Face ID could be a go though.
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The latest iPhone rumors suggest that the upcoming lineup will feature new color options, and it seems that we may get new UD sensors
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It seems that Apple could once again give its users the chance to unlock their iPhones with a new under-display Touch ID sensor
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The Apple Watch Series 6 and the Apple Watch SE are some of the best watches available in today’s market. However, Apple will not stop there, and recently published patent applications can give us an idea of what we may see in future Watches.
It seems that Apple is looking for ways to include Touch ID and under-display cameras in future Apple Watches. The first feature was mentioned in a patent granted by the US Patent and Trademark Office. This patent is titled “Electronic device having a sealed button biometric sensing system,” which means we could get Touch ID integrated into the Digital Crown found in the Apple Watch.
“The processor may apply the biometric identification for any of several purposes; for example, user identification, device unlocking, and application authorization.”
Touch ID would be a great feature for future Apple Watch models, as it would help make the device more secure. This extra level of security would help users to unlock their devices and authorize Apple Pay transactions. The best part is that this new feature would easily be included in a future Watch, as Apple has already managed to include it in the power button of the fourth-generation iPad Air.
The second new feature that would make its way to a future Apple Watch is an under-display camera. This patent is titled “Electronic devices with two-stage displays.” This patent explains how a display can be layered to include a camera and a flash, which would only be visible when needed.
This new technology would also make its way to future iPhone devices, so we may be closer to the death of the notch. This new technology works by layering a pixel array for displaying images in a first layer, while an outer layer would include an array of light modulators that could become transparent to allow the camera to function.
“When it is desired to capture images, control circuitry in the electronic device may temporarily place the shutter in a transparent mode to allow light from a flash and/or light being imaged by the camera to pass.”
Now, we would only have to wait and see if these features make their way to the next Apple Watch Series 7, or if they make their way to future Watches, since not every patent makes it to a final product, even though these features would definitely be a major upgrade in any future Apple Watch.
Source 1 Patently Apple
Source 2 Apple Insider
Via MacRumors
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Facebook is reportedly testing a feature that would allow Messenger users to lock their inbox and keep prying eyes away. In order to gain access to the conversations, users will need to authenticate with either Face ID or Touch ID.
This functionality has been rolled out on Facebook-owned WhatsApp last year, and it is basically offering the same extra layer of protection.
In the case of Facebook Messenger, the app will require a passcode, Face ID, or Touch ID authentication either immediately after leaving the app, or at a specific interval.
We want to give people more choices and controls to protect their private messages, and recently, we began testing a feature that lets you unlock the Messenger app using your device’s settings. It’s an added layer of privacy to prevent someone else from accessing your messages.
Facebook spokesperson cited by Engadget
The feature is currently being tested on a limited number of iOS users, but it will likely roll-out to a wider target audience via an app update in the near future.
Via: Engadget
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Google Drive app for iPhone and iPad has received a new update that adds support for Face ID and Touch ID as an additional layer of protection. Version 4.2020.18204 of the Google Drive app on the App Store mentions the arrival of a new feature called Privacy Screen that integrates Face ID and Touch ID for the cloud storage app.
The app listing only mentions that Face ID or Touch ID will protect sensitive files from prying eyes. However, Google warns that Privacy Screen may not provide the necessary protection when it comes to notifications, “Certain Siri functionality”, files shared using the Files app and photo transfers from the Photos app.
Privacy Screen will require Face ID or Touch ID authentication every time the Google Drive app is opened. However, users can prevent Privacy Screen from kicking in for a duration of 10 seconds, one minute, or 10 minutes while multitasking. Interestingly, the changelog is dated May 4, but as per a Digital Trends report, this feature began showing up for users back in October.
Source: App Store
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Curious to know if the recently launched iPhone SE comes with Face ID? Well, here's the answer to your curiosity.
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