New Video Explores Possibility of Touch ID in Fifth-Generation iPad

[Lancer]

It won't be a big surprise if the next iPad (and Mini) come with Touch ID, and the better camera found in the new iPhone. They will likely come in the same colors as well.

I was hoping to get one but with other bills I might have to hope Santa can bring me one in December.

 

[bacaramac]

Finally, First!!!! I wonder if this could lead to multiple profiles on an iPad so other people in the house can use it as their own. Would be fine with 128GB.

This is what I am hoping for. I can't believe it's taken them this long and still no account/profile on iPad.

 

[neuropsychguy]

I have the same dilemma. For me, the deciding factors will be: 128GB capacity, retina on the iPad mini 2, A7 on the iPad mini 2 and Touch ID. No 128GB capacity, retina and Touch ID on the iPad mini 2, I get the iPad 5. If the iPad mini 2 gets the A6 instead of the A7, I may still get the iPad mini 2.

I'm pretty much of the same mind, although I don't really need a 128GB model (it would be great though). I also can decide if the mini is big enough - I'm going to be giving a lot of speeches/presentations over the next few years and so I'm not sure if the mini is comfortably big enough for that purpose.

 

[Aluminum213]

Wonder Boy Mark Gurman over at 9to5Mac doesn't think this is evidence for anything: http://9to5mac.com/2013/10/02/iphon...isnt-evidence-for-fingerprint-scanning-ipads/

But similar to iPhone if Apple was going to include this its probably something that was kept secret until the last possible minute.

This wonder boy also made the terrible point that 5C didn't have a sensor so why should iPad 5 have it, as if the 5C wasn't a iPhone 5 of last year with an ugly plastic case


Obviously the sensor will be part of of the iPad 5

 

[Zellio]

Oh cool, now us on the ipad side get to save our fingerprints for policeman/government

 

[Sodner]

I'm simply astonished at how many sheeple here have ZERO concern over the continual advances in gathering our personal data.

And what is the benefit? Nothing really.

I've had no problem whatsoever entering my password.

I've had no problem purchasing anything I want from the Apple store.

Apple customers used to be the kind of thoughtful people that took privacy seriously. Nowadays these fanboys just go along with whatever gets shoved down their throats. And they try to shout down people pointing out these incursions.

Use some of that tin foil from your hat protecting your brain waves from being picked up by government satellites and wrap it around all your fingers. Problem solved.

 

[lars666]

Why would anyone think new iPads wouldn't get a fingerprint sensor? Of course they will.

It took a couple new models to get the Retina Display and Siri, so it's usually behind as far as new technology goes.

"A couple new models" is stretching reality a bit ... Also, it's a different thing as it was much more technically and price-wise challenging to bring the retina iPhone display to the iPad (because of the even higher resolution for the bigger size - same reason we are still waiting for the Retina iMacs now). But they can simply use the exact same the fingerprint sensor here.

 

[MWPULSE]

Sensor ID should only be offered as an option.

We've already seen that some apps would clandestinely transmit contacts and location data to third party sites without users' permission.

I don't want or need a sensor ID.

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You realise you can turn it off right? You don't have to use it, just use your passcode like normal.

 

[roadbloc]

This is expected. Hardly an idea to be explored.

 

[UnfetteredMind]

If you are that paranoid, don't enable this feature AND put a sticker on top of the home button (you can even buy some decent cover-stickers on eBay). And while you're at it - cover with something the camera as well.

PS - not that I completely disagree with you. The Snowden revelations definitely have opened everyones eyes about these things. We now know about stuff, for what a couple of years ago you'd be called a conspiracy theory nut. :/

Wouldn't you need the button covering to block RF? I recall seeing one site's video where it was still able to scan the fingerprint through a banana peel folded over multiple times.

Better to ditch all technology, head for the hills, always wear a disguise, vary your gait every time you're outside, only deal in cash, live off grid, grow your own food, etc

 

[TMay]

Sensor ID should only be offered as an option.

I don't trust this technology that gathers biometric data. Currently we have no idea or control on what apps do with our data. Apple shows little interest in providing consumers protections against potential data theft, unless someone like Senator Al Franken brings pressure to bear.

We've already seen that some apps would clandestinely transmit contacts and location data to third party sites without users' permission.

We also KNOW that Apple has been sending our data to the NSA.

Sure, Apple assures us that fingerprint data is not stored or sent to the cloud, etc. That and a dollar will buy you a cup of coffee.

I don't want or need a sensor ID.

Obviously, you will not be satisfied with any technology that provides any level of security.

Good luck in your quest for gadgets.

 

[tdtran1025]

If this be true, then the SoC ahould be a variant of A6 for it to be fast enough to process images.
Another point of interest is pricing. Can Apple absorb the cost of all this technology to keep the iPad Mini competitive? Other Android tablets sport a decent SoC and sell for less than $300. I am thinking maybe the LTE Retina iPad Mini would be close to $500. I certainly would sell my iPhone 5 and get that Mini.

 

[Centris 650]

Touch ID, hell yes. This and 32GB starting price, please Apple.

This. Please.

 

[0xyMoron]

The finger print integration to the home buttons means one thing: Home button is going to be around for a very long time, if not as long as there will be iPhones and iPads.

 

[Gemütlichkeit]

This is expected. Hardly an idea to be explored.

Would you rather have move articles about patent disputes?

 

[norisq]

You're not required to use it.

You're not required to use the touchID feature to unlock your phone, that's true.

But if Apple says they only save the data of the scanner inside the phone and you don't believe them that, why do you believe them they wouldn't scan your finger, just because you said you don't want the feature?

Not putting your finger on the home button is not an option, is it?

 

[Jetson]

You're not required to use the touchID feature to unlock your phone, that's true.

But if Apple says they only save the data of the scanner inside the phone and you don't believe them that, why do you believe them they wouldn't scan your finger, just because you said you don't want the feature?

Not putting your finger on the home button is not an option, is it?

Finally, somebody who gets it

 

[gmanist1000]

The amount of time and energy that's expended to produce the content for some of these videos blows my mind. I mean, he's removing home buttons and fingerprint sensors from previous-gen and current-gen hardware to show something that Apple *might* do in the next-gen iPads? That's some serious dedication.

He makes a lot of money from ad revenue, it's his job to do these videos.

 

[lars666]

You're not required to use the touchID feature to unlock your phone, that's true.

But if Apple says they only save the data of the scanner inside the phone and you don't believe them that, why do you believe them they wouldn't scan your finger, just because you said you don't want the feature?

Not putting your finger on the home button is not an option, is it?

I use my nose to be safe from the NSA. By the way, how do you like my new tin-foil head?

 

[Gemütlichkeit]

You're not required to use the touchID feature to unlock your phone, that's true.

But if Apple says they only save the data of the scanner inside the phone and you don't believe them that, why do you believe them they wouldn't scan your finger, just because you said you don't want the feature?

Not putting your finger on the home button is not an option, is it?

People who want to use tech and who are generally paranoid about personal information getting shared around really need to think about getting out of the field.

You could always revert to smoke signals... but then again the government probably could monitor those too

Paranoia and schizophrenia can be treated.

 

[Sandstorm]

Wouldn't you need the button covering to block RF? I recall seeing one site's video where it was still able to scan the fingerprint through a banana peel folded over multiple times.

Better to ditch all technology, head for the hills, always wear a disguise, vary your gait every time you're outside, only deal in cash, live off grid, grow your own food, etc

Maybe some metallic button?

 

[2bikes]

You're not required to use the touchID feature to unlock your phone, that's true.

But if Apple says they only save the data of the scanner inside the phone and you don't believe them that, why do you believe them they wouldn't scan your finger, just because you said you don't want the feature?

Not putting your finger on the home button is not an option, is it?

Wow, so much paranoia. Wear gloves! That`s an option.

 

[giantfan1224]

Finally, somebody who gets it

I hear these are nice:

 

[Gemütlichkeit]

Wow, so much paranoia. Wear gloves! That`s an option.

one of these stickers over the home button renders the NSA from stealing my finger print and brain waves

 

[Solomani]

the presence of Touch ID shouldn't come as a huge surprise, right?

The only reason it may not be included is because of cost considerations. Or more specifically, the addition of that feature would increase the production cost for Apple.

Technology is not the limiting factor here.