2D recognition probably but not the new rumored 3D sensing likely incorporating infrared sensing as well that will be necessary for this to be secure. If the current camera is good enough then they could enhance the security of the older phones by requiring TouchID and FaceID together to authenticate.
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2D recognition probably but not the new rumored 3D sensing likely incorporating infrared sensing as well that will be necessary for this to be secure. If the current camera is good enough then they could enhance the security of the older phones by requiring TouchID and FaceID together to authenticate.
I've imagined that it would require open eyes and movement of some sort that the device becomes familiar with, and if it is under and intelligent learning protocol, it should be bulletproof at some point with extended use. I'm all for progress. Bring it.
Facial recognition..... at last. I'm totally over my finger prints not working to unlock my iPhone 6 for days after a few hours working in our garden.
Abrasive Pumice based volcanic soil which removes enough of my fingerprints to stop the phone unlocking.
Have thumb and several fingers set up plus gloves...
Abrasive Pumice based volcanic soil which removes enough of my fingerprints to stop the phone unlocking.
Have thumb and several fingers set up plus gloves...
The screenshots of the settings app indicate a menu called “FaceID and passcode,” much like the current “TouchID and passcode” present on current iphones. The blatant omission of TouchID from the menu title seems hard to misinterpret, unfortunately.
Hopefully FaceID proves superior. If it does then it’s probably better that no TouchID could be integrated, because it means that the inevitable transition away from it will be much swifter, saving precious room for other technologies or battery. Expect to see fingerprint sensors be faded out over the next two years or so. Soon it will be outdated tech, like the old 30-pin connector.
I don't understand why this comes up so much. I'm a 30-something black male and I've never had the police access my phone without my consent. Is this something that happens to the rest of you on a regular basis or something?
it seem to follow a similar implementation from Windows Hello which is very different from how Samsung does it. if i remember correctly, Windows Hello doesn't work with photo and is able to tell twins apart.
Given that Apple probably has had at least one person who's not a complete idiot think about payment issues, I'm going to go out on a limb and assume that they have thought of this. Likely you will have to perform some action like tap or swipe to confirm the transaction after your face is verified.
.....then how would Touch ID have helped if you are wearing gloves?
in fact, you would be forced to remove part of the costume either way.
also, if the gloves are not allowing you to put a pass code in, how are you going to operate the device at all once it is unlocked?
Nah, I think this is the only time I've dug my heels in before a product release and just been like NOPE
Omitting TouchID, even if it augments this FaceID thing, is a disaster. They could have put a fingerprint reader on the back or waited until the under glass was ready. I'm not paying for a half-baked product.
Because looking at your phone to unlock it is complicated and difficult. Mmmm ok.
Real criminals do use touch ID or face ID. I've always though Apple should program to allow a specific finger to force lock-out or erase a phone.
But do you switch eyes, or patches? D&G patches look different than Versace patches. What if you have a formal patch on? Or a if you can't find a barber. Or you have your hat on? Or off?
I don't see the problem - do you ever look at the phone? in the same motion you take phone out and you look at the screen to start any action the phone will be unlocked - I mean Apple has 1 phone (now 3) every year, if this fails, this will be catastrophic to their stock. Like a lot of folks here, I am a fan of touch id and like the wider screen of the plus models so right now, I am leaning towards an 8+ - unless my carrier is wiling to swap my 6s+ for iPhone X.
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What happened to the days of “and one more thing...” when there would be something totally unexpected. The rumors are fun and all but I miss the surprise and secrecy of the Steve Jobs Apple.Is Apple this inept they couldn't keep this firmware under wraps until Tuesday afternoon? or do they want this out to create more hype like more hype its needed? Inquiring minds want to know
As someone else said, it just seems like Apple is solving a problem that didn't exist. TouchID is great and even better than facial recognition for many of the reasons discussed in here. Should we all relax and trust Apple? What are we missing here?
Well... Considering that if you've been arrested by the police, and the police subsequently submit a search warrant application articulating probable cause that the contents of your phone may contain evidence in support of the crime you are accused of to a judge, and the judge signs that warrant, I have no problem with the police pointing your phone at yourself, if necessary, to access the contents of your phone in search of evidence.
If you anticipate you'll find yourself in similar situations to the above while in police custody, and your iPhone 8 might hold evidence of crimes you committed, you may want to consider a previous model phone. Or, not commit those crimes in the first place.
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The same could be said about Touch ID of people who have to wear gloves for work or much more commonly, during winter. You can’t please all people, all the time; only most people, most of the time.