I will buy it if the fingerprint reader is on the front or the back. I prefer imbedded in the display but I think it's going to be on the back. If so get your popcorn ready, things are going to be real entertaining around here.
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iPhone 8 TouchId in the rear
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Just from reading this thread I notice several things that are helping people form their opinions.
1. Experience. I notice that those who have used a phone with the sensor on the rear(Android) have all been supportive.
2. Ease of use. These people are saying it will make the phone more difficult to use, Awkward, case, or extra steps.
3. Design. It's ugly ('nough said).
Addressing each one individually.
1. One you are right. Not a big hassle in some ways more convenient.
2. The device will be an OLED with that technology Apple can illuminate individual pixels on the screen similar to the current s7. What this allows is if you're phone is sitting on the table where that pesky touch id is on the rear the screen could be already be displaying important information without bed to touch the device (privacy of app notifications I would assume can be adjusted). Meaning if you see you have an email as you lift the phone up to read it you would naturally unlock it. However this fingerprint scanner does look a little low and should be higher on the device. The pixel has cases built for it, sensor on the rear. After roughly a day of use you will find the sensor becomes a natural point of contact on the phone when holding it. I use a nexus 5x even when coming from my iPhone 7 I always instinct place my index on that sensor as it is just natural to hold the device that way.
3. Nothing would make you happy
1. Experience. I notice that those who have used a phone with the sensor on the rear(Android) have all been supportive.
2. Ease of use. These people are saying it will make the phone more difficult to use, Awkward, case, or extra steps.
3. Design. It's ugly ('nough said).
Addressing each one individually.
1. One you are right. Not a big hassle in some ways more convenient.
2. The device will be an OLED with that technology Apple can illuminate individual pixels on the screen similar to the current s7. What this allows is if you're phone is sitting on the table where that pesky touch id is on the rear the screen could be already be displaying important information without bed to touch the device (privacy of app notifications I would assume can be adjusted). Meaning if you see you have an email as you lift the phone up to read it you would naturally unlock it. However this fingerprint scanner does look a little low and should be higher on the device. The pixel has cases built for it, sensor on the rear. After roughly a day of use you will find the sensor becomes a natural point of contact on the phone when holding it. I use a nexus 5x even when coming from my iPhone 7 I always instinct place my index on that sensor as it is just natural to hold the device that way.
3. Nothing would make you happy
The pixel has it. It's comfortable and easy to get use to. Only issue is when you use your phone lying on its back.
The fingerprint sensor on the front is why it was so successful. Putting it on the back is a step backwards. I would rather use a 7S with it on the front than an 8 with it on the back.
That's the power
that's the power button not finger print scanner
Make the apple logo on the back the fingerprint sensor. That way there is no need to add another "button" to the back of the phone. The logo can now be more than just a logo.
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That button is the fingerprint sensor. It also acts as a power button. There is no button on the front of the phone.
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That button is the fingerprint sensor. It also acts as a power button. There is no button on the front of the phone.