We're still waiting for an LED notification light (and no, not using the flash on the back of the phone) and we're gonna get a fingerprint reader?! Oy vay.
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Fingerprint Sensor is the break Apple needs.
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Personally I'd rather not have my fingerprints stored on any device or in any database. Just me though.
Obviously passcode will be a fall back method, if allowed, but actually, my firm forbids the use of anyone using anyone else's computer or smartphone, so this would likely be preferred.
Is this when using Slide To Unlock?
Still wont stop some thieving arse putting your phone into DFU mode and restoring so they can use it. Apple won't build a software home button into the display, or is this sensor going to be IN the button itself?
Edit: just seen the link on page 1.
Still wont stop some thieving arse putting your phone into DFU mode and restoring so they can use it. Apple won't build a software home button into the display, or is this sensor going to be IN the button itself?
Edit: just seen the link on page 1.
If it was quick, I'd be okay with it. I agree with the post about as often as doing the passcode... I think the passcode is clunky.
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I was just asking sumbody the other day, Whatever Happened to the Finger Print sensors on laptops? They were the rage a few years ago, what happened?
So sumbody *just* discovered this technology huh.
Are you serious with your post? It's so drippy with Apple juices, I can't tell.
It was pointed out before you replied that it has, indeed, been done on a mobile phone; the Motorola Atrix. A phone that I had. The feature was flawed in a couple of ways....the location of the sensor/button was awkward IMO, and it didn't always work. As someone mentioned, it's annoying to have to run your finger across multiple times, and then end up having to just put in a password.
Yes, will be useful for some....but useless for most.
Why would the put the sensor in the button when the company they bought was working on putting the sensor in the touch screen?
I have always loved fingerprint scanners. Just always seemed so cool unlocking a device with just a swipe of my finger. I have one on my Windows laptop and I use it whenever I log in. It is actually very accurate and rarely doesn't recognize my finger on the first swipe. Of course it took a little bit of practice to get the swiping motion down perfectly. I even put all of my friends fingerprints in it that I don't mind using my laptop. That way I never have to give out my passwords and can easily remove access for just one person if I wish.
If Apple can implement a fingerprint scanner that is accurate and quick I might actually lock my phone for once. I have always hated entering in passwords. If Apple did add a scanner to the iPhone they would obviously have a fall back password to use if for some reason you can't use the scanner. I have never used a device with a scanner that didn't have this feature and Apple would be foolish not to have it.
EDIT: Apple is renowned for quality, they don't simply add a new feature once it is possible. Some people hate them for their slow adoption of new tech but I appreciate it. They take their time to perfect a new feature until it is quick and easy to use. A good example of this is NFC, yeah it would be cool to have but I know for a fact that I would never get any actual use from it. Once the majority of businesses are accepting NFC payment and such I can see Apple actually adding it to the iPhone. Apple doesn't just add tech to their phone to make the feature list longer. They add things to your phone that you can actually use.
So I trust Apple that if they add a fingerprint scanner to the iPhone that it will work beautifully, it is the Apple way and why I love their products. Also before someone brings up something about Apple maps sucking so much I as a programmer know how hard to is to develop a program and have it work flawlessly the first time around. When it comes to something like maps it is extremely hard to work out every single bug the first time around as it is impossible to test it everywhere before release. Google, Garmin and other have been in the navigation business for years and have already worked out all their bugs. Apple Maps have already improved by a lot and can only get better. For a first version I was actually very impressed with their maps. I love the integration into the iPhone and because of this I still use it over Google maps even though it gives me some shotty directions sometimes.
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If Apple can implement a fingerprint scanner that is accurate and quick I might actually lock my phone for once. I have always hated entering in passwords. If Apple did add a scanner to the iPhone they would obviously have a fall back password to use if for some reason you can't use the scanner. I have never used a device with a scanner that didn't have this feature and Apple would be foolish not to have it.
EDIT: Apple is renowned for quality, they don't simply add a new feature once it is possible. Some people hate them for their slow adoption of new tech but I appreciate it. They take their time to perfect a new feature until it is quick and easy to use. A good example of this is NFC, yeah it would be cool to have but I know for a fact that I would never get any actual use from it. Once the majority of businesses are accepting NFC payment and such I can see Apple actually adding it to the iPhone. Apple doesn't just add tech to their phone to make the feature list longer. They add things to your phone that you can actually use.
So I trust Apple that if they add a fingerprint scanner to the iPhone that it will work beautifully, it is the Apple way and why I love their products. Also before someone brings up something about Apple maps sucking so much I as a programmer know how hard to is to develop a program and have it work flawlessly the first time around. When it comes to something like maps it is extremely hard to work out every single bug the first time around as it is impossible to test it everywhere before release. Google, Garmin and other have been in the navigation business for years and have already worked out all their bugs. Apple Maps have already improved by a lot and can only get better. For a first version I was actually very impressed with their maps. I love the integration into the iPhone and because of this I still use it over Google maps even though it gives me some shotty directions sometimes.
-Brandon
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Yes, their stock is tanking because people are expressing excitement about possible future implementations (read: monetizations) of technologies they previously acquired.
Not inventing something doesn't mean you can't innovate with regards to it.
BMW (for example) didn't invent the internal combustion engine, but they have enough innovation going on there to repeatedly win "worlds best engine" in various classes over the years.
Saying/Implying that apple can't "innovate" by integrating a fingerprint sensor and the appropriate software is just false.
And that's not just me being an apple fanboy.
To turn it around - google didn't invent search, email, image editing, or mobile phones, yet there is plenty of innovation by google in those areas.
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A big big reason for that is that the driver support and operating system support (windows / active directory) for fingerprinter scanners is garbage. (yes, i've dealt with them and tried to get some genuine use out of them on my PCs at work)
This is where there is opportunity for apple to actually make a difference and make it work.
How about a retinal scanner instead? Seems to me that would be a good combo with the retina display. Pick up the phone, look at the front-facing camera for a few seconds, and it unlocks.
Or, more realistically, they could probably build in facial recognition to unlock as well.
Or, more realistically, they could probably build in facial recognition to unlock as well.
Some laptops have fingerprint scanners. My dads actually does and he doest use it
They haven't innovated in this regard. They just bought the company!
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/27/us-authentec-acquisition-apple-idUSBRE86Q0KD20120727
Actually, it wouldn't. 8/10 times you don't give your passcode away. You'll ask your friend to give you back your phone so that you can unlock the phone for him/her. Also, if the sensor is integrated in the home button, it would be easier to unlock the phone while driving since you don't have to look at the screen for punching the passcode.