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Apple Promotes Face ID as Even Easier and More Secure Than Touch ID in Humorous New iPhone Ad
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The only time I miss touchID is when I'm driving in my non-CarPlay vehicle and try to have Siri "read new messages." It's kind of hard to keep the eyes on the road when you have to look at your phone to unlock it.
I'm baffled you're still going with this scenario. So you need to pick the phone up for a second for FaceID? So what? You can put it right back down after it's unlocked, and you can do it with the same hand you would have used for TouchID. Or are your hands so small and weak that you need to use two hands to lift an iPhone?
All the hate and negativity on this site I’m not sure why any of you buy Apple products at all.
Ok... your phone is unlocked... now what? Your fingers are still disgusting or inside gloves and the primary hands free method of interaction, Siri, doesn't require unlocking the phone. I never understood what possible benefit unlocking the phone without touching it gives you since the next step is touching the phone.
This argument always struck me as the equivalent of a dog chasing a car, what exactly was the dog's plan after it caught the car?
I know it's a mad idea, but have you considered getting out of bed?
Face ID takes some getting use to. I think the haters would be less hateful about it if they used it for a month.
I love it. Now when I use devices with a home button I'm confused, like WTF is that for?
I love it. Now when I use devices with a home button I'm confused, like WTF is that for?
It is a strange and puzzling thing. An Apple rumors and information website full of a bunch of complainers who seemingly like nothing Apple does.
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Oh yeah, and the gesture based navigation associated with Face ID devices is so much better than home button based.
I mean, we’re in agreement. Not sure what that has to do with my post you quoted though?
I would disagree with you. I just tested out my FaceID on my XS Max. It goes up to a maximum of 45° in angle before it stopped recognising me. I also tried stretching out my hands to a point FaceID stopped working. It is at least 40-50cm. So the ad is totally accurate in its depiction.
I did a 30 day trial comparing the 8+ and X a while back. Recently I had to upgrade to an XS Max when my 8+ work phone died. Getting used to Face ID brought back all the issues I had with the X. Wish Apple would include both: Face ID and under glass Touch ID.
Both have their good and bad points.
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It does under optimal conditions. I tried to recreate the lounge ad just now using my patio lounger and it only works if I turn "Required Attention" off.
Both have their good and bad points.
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It does under optimal conditions. I tried to recreate the lounge ad just now using my patio lounger and it only works if I turn "Required Attention" off.
Touch id is vastly superior to face id especially when using apple pay. I have used both extensively
Agreed. You avoid touching the phone to unlock it, only to have to touch the phone to use it. In terms of workflow, dropping one touch from hundreds makes bu**er all difference.
iPhone 7, and iPhone 8. done!
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iPhone7, and iPhone 8, Now run right put there Bosco!
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the people who are haters are not the ones buying Apple products, silly! The haters (sometimes I think paid schills, but who ever accused me of being a conspiracy theorist). will say anything true or not. And why are you even reading an article here it you have no interest? very interesting!
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not unless you are looking at it. and if you are asleep, someone presses your hand onto your phone and it opens right up (and then proceeds to either put shaving cream on your hand, or to dip your hand in warm water.
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you are one of the few who shares this opinion, but thanks for sharing it with us. The most convenient by far is Apple Watch!
I'm the same way. I can never even remotely relate to the people that want Touch ID back. I had issues where I had to retry Touch ID all the time, especially in the winter when my hands were dry. Face ID is so seamless I forget it's there almost all of the time. I use it with sunglasses, at different angles from my face, on my desk, etc. I very rarely have to make it retry.
you miss the point. Its just so freakin easy, quick and secure. lift, look, swipe your phone is open and off to the races. Hey I get it if you don't want it, go for an iPhone 7 or 8 or an android. The beauty is, the world doesn't need you to be right or agree with anyone else on anything, everyone is still OK.
And the dog is going to jump in the window and eat your chocolate!
Apple watch isn’t a serious piece of tech its a toy at best, so it doesn’t even enter my area of thinking sorry
Where's your research that says otherwise? Certainly you have some if you are going out of your way to accuse Apple's engineers of being liars?
Really? I tried with one eye I still managed to unlock my phone though.I did a 30 day trial comparing the 8+ and X a while back. Recently I had to upgrade to an XS Max when my 8+ work phone died. Getting used to Face ID brought back all the issues I had with the X. Wish Apple would include both: Face ID and under glass Touch ID.
Both have their good and bad points.
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It does under optimal conditions. I tried to recreate the lounge ad just now using my patio lounger and it only works if I turn "Required Attention" off.