Yale has announced the release of a new 'Assure Lock 2 Touch', its first fingerprint smart lock; as well as, 'Assure Lock 2 Plus', its first smart lock with Apple Home Key support.
Amazon has announced passkey support on web browsers and mobile shopping apps, allowing users to sign in using the same face, fingerprint or PIN that's used to unlock their device.
Qualcomm has announced the development of new fingerprint scanners that work through displays, thick glass, and metal with underwater operation, heartbeat and blood flow detection.
A new video demonstrates a hack of the Samsung Galaxy S5 fingerprint scanner and details how flaws in the implementation expose users' devices, data, and even bank accounts to thieves or other attackers.
LG today unveiled an under glass fingerprint sensor module which lets smartphone users simply place their finger on the cover glass of their device for identification.
Adding fuel to rumors that Apple will introduce a fingerprint scanner to the next generation iPhone, the company has filed a patent for a biometric sensor with an integrally molded bezel and sensor die.
A Virginia court has ruled that police can force you to use your fingerprint to unlock your phone, however pass codes are still protected under the law
Fingerprint sensor shortages could limit the iPhone 5S production to only 3-4 million units in Q3 2013 with 30 million more units to follow in the fourth quarter of 2013.