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Virginia Court Rules Police Can Force You to Unlock Your Phone With Fingerprint

Virginia Court Rules Police Can Force You to Unlock Your Phone With Fingerprint

Posted October 31, 2014
· Apple News
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 Limiting iPhone 5S Production to 3-4 Million Units This Quarter

Fingerprint Sensor Shortages Limiting iPhone 5S Production to 3-4 Million Units This Quarter

Posted August 12, 2013
· Apple News
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.
Speaker Volume Test: iPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone Air vs iPhone 17 [Video]

Speaker Volume Test: iPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone Air vs iPhone 17 [Video]

Posted October 29, 2025
· Apple News
Which new iPhone is loudest? Our speaker volume test compares the iPhone 17, Air, and Pro Max. We measure the decibels to find the surprising winner.
iPhone 5S to Feature Sapphire Crystal Touch Home Button With Fingerprint Scanner?

iPhone 5S to Feature Sapphire Crystal Touch Home Button With Fingerprint Scanner?

Posted May 14, 2013
· Apple News
A new report predicts that the iPhone 5S will feature a sapphire crystal capacitive touch home button with integrated fingerprint scanner.
Samsung Discounts TVs, Storage, Memory, Smartphones, More for Amazon Prime Day [Deal]

Samsung Discounts TVs, Storage, Memory, Smartphones, More for Amazon Prime Day [Deal]

Posted October 14, 2020
· Apple News
Samsung is offering discounts of up to 41% off televisions, storage, memory, smartphones, and more for Amazon Prime Day.
Anonymous Claims NSA is Using Touch ID to Collect Fingerprints [Video]

Anonymous Claims NSA is Using Touch ID to Collect Fingerprints [Video]

Posted October 1, 2013
· Apple News
Anonymous has posted a video that claims the NSA is using Apple's new Touch ID fingerprint sensor.
iPhone 16 Named World's Best-Selling Smartphone in Q3 2025 [Report]

iPhone 16 Named World's Best-Selling Smartphone in Q3 2025 [Report]

Posted December 8, 2025
· Apple News
Apple's iPhone 16 was the world's best-selling smartphone in Q3 2025. The iPhone 17 Pro Max also cracked the top 10 despite limited availability.
Amazon Prime Day 2025 Starts Now: Don't Miss These Deals! [List]

Amazon Prime Day 2025 Starts Now: Don't Miss These Deals! [List]

Posted July 8, 2025
· Apple News
Amazon Prime Day 2025 is officially live! Shop huge discounts on Apple devices, tech gear, home products, and more—available for a limited time only.
Apple's Acquisition of AuthenTec Killed Motorola's Plans for a Nexus 6 Fingerprint Scanner

Apple's Acquisition of AuthenTec Killed Motorola's Plans for a Nexus 6 Fingerprint Scanner

Posted January 26, 2015
· Apple News
Apple's acquisition of AuthenTec killed Motorola's plan to include a fingerprint scanner on the Nexus 6.
Amazon Prime Day is Finally Here! [Deals]

Amazon Prime Day is Finally Here! [Deals]

Posted October 13, 2020
· Apple News
Amazon Prime Day has begun and here are the first deals available!
The FBI is Testing iPhone Fingerprint Scanners for U.S. Law Enforcement

The FBI is Testing iPhone Fingerprint Scanners for U.S. Law Enforcement

Posted December 6, 2011
· Apple News
In 2012, the FBI will undertake trials to test iPhone and iPod touch based fingerprint scanners for U.S. law enforcement use.
Kwikset Announces Halo Touch Smart Lock With Fingerprint Scanner

Kwikset Announces Halo Touch Smart Lock With Fingerprint Scanner

Posted January 6, 2020
· Apple News
Kwikset has announced a new Halo Touch Wi-Fi Smart Lock that features a built-in fingerprint scanner.
iFixit Says Leaked Components Appear to Corroborate Fingerprint Scanner for iPhone 5S

iFixit Says Leaked Components Appear to Corroborate Fingerprint Scanner for iPhone 5S

Posted September 6, 2013
· Apple News
iFixit CEO Kyle Wiens has looked at the leaked photos of the alleged iPhone 5S Home button with fingerprint scanner and determined that if legitimate, they corroborate the rumored feature.
Apple Offers More Details on the iPhone 5s Touch ID Fingerprint Scanner

Apple Offers More Details on the iPhone 5s Touch ID Fingerprint Scanner

Posted September 11, 2013
· Apple News
Apple has offered more details on the Touch ID fingerprint scanner that is embedded into the iPhone 5s Home button.
Apple Launches Tap to Pay on iPhone in Hong Kong

Apple Launches Tap to Pay on iPhone in Hong Kong

Posted December 9, 2025
· Apple News
Apple has launched Tap to Pay on iPhone in Hong Kong, letting businesses accept contactless payments directly on an iPhone without extra hardware.
Apple Officially Unveils the 'iPhone 5s' With Touch ID Fingerprint Scanner

Apple Officially Unveils the 'iPhone 5s' With Touch ID Fingerprint Scanner

Posted September 10, 2013
· Apple News
Apple today announced iPhone 5s featuring an all-new 64-bit A7 chip, a new 8 megapixel iSight camera with True Tone flash, and Touch ID, an innovative way to simply and securely unlock your phone with just the touch of a finger.
Production of New OLED iPhone With Redesigned Fingerprint ID Solution Unlikely to Start Until September [Report]

Production of New OLED iPhone With Redesigned Fingerprint ID Solution Unlikely to Start Until September [Report]

Posted March 3, 2017
· Apple News
Production of the new OLED 'iPhone 8' is unlikely to start until September, according to a new report.
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge vs. Apple iPhone 6: Fingerprint Scanner Comparison [Video]

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge vs. Apple iPhone 6: Fingerprint Scanner Comparison [Video]

Posted March 7, 2015
· Apple News
Check out this video comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge fingerprint scanner versus the iPhone 6's fingerprint scanner.
Leaker Claims Apple's iPhone 16e and iPhone Air Are Underperforming

Leaker Claims Apple's iPhone 16e and iPhone Air Are Underperforming

Posted November 13, 2025
· Apple News
Apple's budget iPhone 16e and new iPhone Air are allegedly struggling with weaker than expected sales, even as demand for the main iPhone 17 lineup continues to surge.
Microsoft Announces Passkey Support for Consumer Accounts

Microsoft Announces Passkey Support for Consumer Accounts

Posted May 2, 2024
· Apple News
Microsoft has announced passkey support for Microsoft consumer accounts, enabling sign in with your face, fingerprint, or device PIN on various platforms.
New Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra Smartphones On Sale for $100 Off [Deal]

New Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra Smartphones On Sale for $100 Off [Deal]

Posted April 8, 2022
· Apple News
Samsung's new Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra smartphones are on sale for $100 off.
Prime Day 2025 Day 2: New Deals Just Dropped! [List]

Prime Day 2025 Day 2: New Deals Just Dropped! [List]

Posted July 9, 2025
· Apple News
Shop the best Amazon Prime Day 2025 electronics deals for Day 2! Save big on Apple devices, headphones, smart home gear, and more.
Apple Begins Testing Under-Display Face ID for iPhone 18 [Rumor]

Apple Begins Testing Under-Display Face ID for iPhone 18 [Rumor]

Posted December 8, 2025
· Apple News
Apple is reportedly testing under-display Face ID components for the iPhone 18, potentially hiding biometric sensors beneath the screen sooner than expected.
TSMC Begins Delivering Fingerprint Sensors for the iPhone 6, iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 3?

TSMC Begins Delivering Fingerprint Sensors for the iPhone 6, iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 3?

Posted May 7, 2014
· Apple News
TSMC has reportedly delivered its first batch of fingerprint sensors for the iPhone 6, iPad Air 2, and iPad mini 3.
Every New Feature in macOS Tahoe 26 [List]

Every New Feature in macOS Tahoe 26 [List]

Posted September 15, 2025
· Apple News
Apple has shared the official list of every new feature available with macOS Tahoe 26.
Samsung Unveils New Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra Smartphones [Video]

Samsung Unveils New Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra Smartphones [Video]

Posted February 9, 2022
· Apple News
Samsung has officially unveiled its next generation Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphones.
Fingerprint Scanners: Apple iPhone 5s vs. Samsung Galaxy S5 [Video]

Fingerprint Scanners: Apple iPhone 5s vs. Samsung Galaxy S5 [Video]

Posted April 4, 2014
· Apple News
Check out this new video comparing the fingerprint scanners on the Apple iPhone 5s and Samsung Galaxy S5.
Apple Posts Two New iPhone 6s Ads: 'Onions' and 'Fingerprint' [Video]

Apple Posts Two New iPhone 6s Ads: 'Onions' and 'Fingerprint' [Video]

Posted April 25, 2016
· Apple News
Apple has posted two new iPhone 6s ads entitled, 'Onions' and 'Fingerprint'.
Get Up to 69% Off Anker and Eufy Products on Final Day of Amazon's Big Spring Sale [Deal]

Get Up to 69% Off Anker and Eufy Products on Final Day of Amazon's Big Spring Sale [Deal]

Posted March 31, 2025
· Apple News
Anker and Eufy have slashed prices on a wide range of tech compatible with Apple devices, including chargers, power banks, and robot vacuums.
Live Blog of Apple's September 9 'It's Glowtime' Special Event

Live Blog of Apple's September 9 'It's Glowtime' Special Event

Posted September 9, 2024
· Apple News
We will be providing live coverage of Apple's upcoming 'It's Glowtime' special event right here, beginning September 9, 2024 at 10:00am PT / 1:00pm ET.
Every New Features in iPadOS 26 [List]

Every New Features in iPadOS 26 [List]

Posted September 15, 2025
· Apple News
Here's the official list of every new feature available with iPadOS 26
Apple's New 'Have It All' Strategy: An iPhone Launch Every Six Months [Gurman]

Apple's New 'Have It All' Strategy: An iPhone Launch Every Six Months [Gurman]

Posted November 16, 2025
· Apple News
Apple is overhauling its iPhone strategy. A new report reveals a split fall/spring release schedule, a 2026 foldable, and why the iPhone Air was a dry run.
WSJ Reiterates Fingerprint Scanner for iPhone 5S

WSJ Reiterates Fingerprint Scanner for iPhone 5S

Posted September 10, 2013
· Apple News
The WSJ is confirming reports that the next generation 'iPhone 5S' will have a fingerprint scanner.
iPhone 17e to Feature Thinner Bezels and BOE Display [Report]

iPhone 17e to Feature Thinner Bezels and BOE Display [Report]

Posted December 3, 2025
· Apple News
BOE is poised to lead OLED production for the iPhone 17e. A new report says the budget device arrives early 2026 with thinner bezels and LTPS technology.
Another Analyst Predicts Fingerprint Technology for iPhone 5S

Another Analyst Predicts Fingerprint Technology for iPhone 5S

Posted April 12, 2013
· Apple News
Topeka Capital analyst Brian White is latest to predict that Apple will feature Fingerprint Scanning Technology in the next generation iPhone.
Screen Brightness Test: iPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone 16 Pro Max [Video]

Screen Brightness Test: iPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone 16 Pro Max [Video]

Posted November 3, 2025
· Apple News
Our screen brightness test comparing the new iPhone 17 Pro Max with the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
iPhone 8 to Replace Fingerprint Scanner With Face Scanner?

iPhone 8 to Replace Fingerprint Scanner With Face Scanner?

Posted February 16, 2017
· Apple News
Apple may be planning to replace the fingerprint scanner with a face scanner on the iPhone 8.
iPhone 18 Pro Max to Be Heaviest iPhone Ever [Rumor]

iPhone 18 Pro Max to Be Heaviest iPhone Ever [Rumor]

Posted November 12, 2025
· Apple News
A new leak claims the iPhone 18 Pro Max will be the heaviest yet, exceeding 240g. The thicker design could make room for a larger battery and camera upgrades.
Apple Has Just Weeks to Fix iPhone 8 Touch ID Issues [Report]

Apple Has Just Weeks to Fix iPhone 8 Touch ID Issues [Report]

Posted July 10, 2017
· Apple News
Apple has just weeks to fix issues relating to Touch ID on the upcoming iPhone 8, according to a KeyBanc Capital Markets report.
Xiaomi Unveils New Mi 8 Smartphone With Notch, 3D Face Unlock, Animated Emojis, In-Display Fingerprint Sensor, More [Video]

Xiaomi Unveils New Mi 8 Smartphone With Notch, 3D Face Unlock, Animated Emojis, In-Display Fingerprint Sensor, More [Video]

Posted May 31, 2018
· Apple News
Xiaomi has unveiled its new flagship Mi 8 and Mi 8 Explorer Edition smartphones featuring a notch, 3D face unlock, animated emojis, an in-display fingerprint sensor and more.
iPhone 5S Production Delayed Due to Issues With Fingerprint Sensor?

iPhone 5S Production Delayed Due to Issues With Fingerprint Sensor?

Posted April 22, 2013
· Apple News
Production of Apple's next generation iPhone may be delayed due to issues with integration of a new fingerprint sensor.
Analyst Claims No Siri on iPhone 5C, Fingerprint Sensor Limited to Device Unlocking on iPhone 5S

Analyst Claims No Siri on iPhone 5C, Fingerprint Sensor Limited to Device Unlocking on iPhone 5S

Posted August 13, 2013
· Apple News
Analyst Gene Munster claims that the iPhone 5C will not have Siri in order to help differentiate the lineup with the higher-end iPhone. In addition, the iPhone 5S fingerprint sensor will reportedly be used solely for device unlocking
HTC Unveils HTC One Max Smartphone With Fingerprint Scanner

HTC Unveils HTC One Max Smartphone With Fingerprint Scanner

Posted October 14, 2013
· Apple News
HTC has unveiled the HTC One Max with a built-in fingerprint scanner and 5.9-inch 1080p display.
Apple iWatch to Also Feature a Fingerprint Scanner?

Apple iWatch to Also Feature a Fingerprint Scanner?

Posted April 3, 2013
· Apple News
Both Apple's upcoming iPhone 5S and its rumored iWatch could feature fingerprint scanning technology.
Apple Allegedly Delays Next-Generation iPhone Air Amid Weak Sales [Report]

Apple Allegedly Delays Next-Generation iPhone Air Amid Weak Sales [Report]

Posted November 10, 2025
· Apple News
Apple is allegedly delaying the next iPhone Air after disappointing sales, with suppliers already halting production of the current ultra-thin model.
Apple's Touch ID is Still Vulnerable to Faked Fingerprints

Apple's Touch ID is Still Vulnerable to Faked Fingerprints

Posted September 24, 2014
· Apple News
Security on the Apple Touch ID fingerprint reader of the iPhone 6 has only been marginally tightened and it's still vulnerable to a simple fake fingerprint hack.
Yale Launches 'Assure Lock 2 Touch' and 'Assure Lock 2 Plus' With Apple Home Key Support

Yale Launches 'Assure Lock 2 Touch' and 'Assure Lock 2 Plus' With Apple Home Key Support

Posted September 27, 2023
· Apple News
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's 'Big Spring Sale' Begins - Check Out the First Deals

Amazon's 'Big Spring Sale' Begins - Check Out the First Deals

Posted March 25, 2025
· Apple News
Amazon has officially launched its Big Spring Sale for 2025, offering major discounts across tech, home, fashion, and more.