Asus Zenfone 8 Flip impressions: Wait, this isn’t the flagship?
Luke Pollack6 hours ago
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Huawei thinks all-screen fingerprint unlock is the future
What if your entire phone screen is a giant fingerprint scanner? Huawei has a few ideas on how to use it.
Hadlee SimonsAugust 11, 2020
WhatsApp now supports fingerprint lock on Android
Today, WhatsApp announced it officially supports fingerprint lock on Android devices.
Phillip PradoOctober 31, 2019
Can police force you to unlock your phone?
Here's what to do if police ask you to unlock your phone.
Eric ZemanJune 14, 2019
New PalmID tech lets you unlock devices with a wave of your hand
This new tech can “read" your palm using just about any camera. Just wave and you're signed in.
Bogdan PetrovanOctober 25, 2017
Facebook may roll out facial recognition account recovery options
Facebook may soon ask to scan your face. A new facial recognition account recovery is now being tested to recover accounts.
Matt AdamsOctober 2, 2017
Synaptics has a new finger scanner with force sensing and swipe recognition
Synaptics has a new series of fingerprint scanners that can sense force, recognize swipe gestures, support soft keys and live under various materials.
Kris CarlonMarch 30, 2017
Galaxy S8 rumored to feature optical fingerprint recognition
A new rumor claims the Galaxy S8 will incorporate an optical fingerprint scanner, but we don't see this one panning out. Here's why.
Kris CarlonOctober 26, 2016
This is how the Galaxy Note 7 iris scanner will work (updated)
A new patent application has surfaced showing how Samsung's upcoming triple-camera iris scanner in the Galaxy Note 7 might work.
Kris CarlonJuly 14, 2016
Samsung eyeballing iris scanners: Galaxy Iris and Galaxy Eyeprint trademarked in U.S. and Korea
Samsung has now trademarked the names Galaxy Iris and Galaxy Eyeprint in the U.S. and Korea as well (it has already trademarked the name in the EU).
Kris CarlonJune 1, 2016
Open sesame: Law enforcement can compel you to unlock your smartphones by fingerprint, and it’s totally legal
While the Fifth Amendment protects against self-incrimination, there is nothing illegal about law enforcement compelling a suspect to unlock their phone by fingerprint.