Is it possible to turn off Face ID and use the watch to unlock, or will it default to the passcode only in such circumstances?
Do you know if apps which accept Touch/Face ID will permit the watch to unlock them?
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Kuo: iPhone With Under-Screen Touch ID No Longer Likely Within Next Two Years
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Is it possible to turn off Face ID and use the watch to unlock, or will it default to the passcode only in such circumstances?
Do you know if apps which accept Touch/Face ID will permit the watch to unlock them?
Well, I have no real need for Touch ID anymore but if it came back under screen for those who need it, cool. As for USB C. I hope that happens about the same time that the sun expands to overtake the earth during its final death throws, so a few billion years from now. Lightning >USB C.I thought this said under-screen Face ID at first glance.
Wonder which will happen first, the return of Touch ID, or USB C?
I have it on very good authority that Apple may or may not release an iPhone with under the screen Touch ID someday. Maybe I should tweet that.
At this point I prefer Face ID anyway. As soon as I raise it to my face and it’s already unlocked. Very seamless, it’s not perfect of course but it’s almost like there is no security with how fast it is.
Just use “guided access” to lock them to the browser.
That makes no sense. They’re both essentially the same thing. You’d be doing the same thing twice.
They will release a new ground breaking authentication solution that better than both Face ID and Touch ID. It will be called Soul ID.
It adds security and many government institutions/banks require two-factor biometrics. Most people would not use it or take advantage of it but it also adds choice for people who prefer touch ID over face ID
It would be unfortunate if Apple can’t bring back Touch ID. I found it more user-friendly in most cases, faster and more reliable.
Through a hole in the case?The best touch unlocking is on the back of the phone, not interfering with other buttons and functions, just pure simplicity. You unlock with your index finger that has no other function at that time, on the way out of pocket or wherever, no delay, no nothing - sometimes the best is/was already here
Samsung's flaky.
Don't get me wrong, at this point I fully agree Apple should have totally figured it, but if that means to be as unreliable as Samsung's I rather not.
Damn, I thought he would have some inside information in the iPhone 17… like it’ll have a better camera
This is a misleading comment as FaceID will not authenticate unless it detects a face. Now if it did not read one’s face due to poor angle it will attempt to re-authenticate similar to TouchID if someone had a wet finger or something else. At the end of the day FaceID is faster and more convenient. I have had very few misreads with it and it was due to a narrow field of view compared to my iPad. When is iPhone going to get the same FaceID wide view as the 2018 iPad Pro, it’s 2022 already what is going on at Apple.
You already have two factor - you have physical possession of the phone. You have to both provide your PIN (or a biometric scan) and surrender your phone for someone else to get access.
The next step is three factor - which would be mandating PIN _and_ the biometric. This is pretty rare, because there are such trade-offs with both which make for an occasionally user-hostile system. PIN or biometric is more accessible, and people can understand the implicit requirement that you have the phone in your possession in order to use information within it.
Financial apps typically do their own manual 'ask' for FaceID/TouchID or ask for the remote account password on use. Somewhat frustrating, as I have no intention to ever surrender my device (I'll just google search for that information you wanted myself, thanks) and don't want the hit of FaceID as I have lower positive matches.
Computers might have a 'guest mode' for people to use devices without surrendering your account security, but phones and tablets typically do not.
I really hope USB-C makes its introduction on iPhone 14/Pro as it’s due time. With 512GB and 1TB+ in future iPhone’s sticking with lightening connector does not make sense from a bandwidth and capabilities perspective.
The issue with TouchID at the back of the phone is that if it’s resting on the table the mechanism is inaccessible and if it’s in the power bottom it’s at an awkward angle. One could use FaceID but at that point what was the purpose of have TouchID.
Of course, the obvious solution is to include both FaceID and TouchID options on a single phone. Seems like that shouldn't be too hard to do. I prefer Face ID as well, but this could make everyone happy.
