Apple has tested and rejected an in-display fingerprint reader for iPhones, says Mark Gurman

23 August 2021
Face ID is here to stay, though it might move behind the display on future high-end iPhones, according to the Bloomberg journalist.

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AnonD-1003038, 25 Aug 2021Literally no one ever said FaceID is MORE secure. But reali... moreHe is replying to the guy who said it.... Good job ignoring the other guys reply

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    Anonymous, 25 Aug 2021These guys will provide zero data to the things they say ov... moreLiterally no one ever said FaceID is MORE secure. But realistically, it's equally as secure. Good luck copying 3D sculpture of a face you can't just pick up from a device itself. You leave fingerprints all over the phone itself. If one would like to break into your phone it's easier to fool the fingerprint scanners given that keys (fingerprints) for it are literally next to it. With exception of Samsung's ultrasonic scanners that detect physical ridges of fingerprint which even if you have a fingerprint is much harder to fabricate a print because it has to physically be a relief and not just contrast difference between ridges and grooves as done by standard scanners. Yeah, we totally don't know what we're talking about :rolleyes:

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      AnonD-1003038, 24 Aug 2021They never ever say that. They always compare everything to... moreThey know if they compare or to other brands, the public will get awakened to the fact that they are being scammed for 1000$

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        Anonymous, 24 Aug 2021Apple's faceid implementation can be unlocked by ident... moreThese guys will provide zero data to the things they say over here.
        Just blind defense of their favorite brand

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          HaterzSuckkkkk, 24 Aug 2021Putting a fingerprint reader when faceID is the superior op... moreFace_ID isn't the superior option as it failed completely during the pandemic.

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            Anonymous, 25 Aug 2021You don't even need that... Just hold the phone in fro... moreHaha so much for secure unlock...

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              Anonymous, 24 Aug 2021Apple's faceid implementation can be unlocked by ident... moreYou don't even need that... Just hold the phone in front of the person's face.... Viola....unlocked 🔓

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                Anonymous, 24 Aug 2021Notch is least ugly and be be hidden when using apps, on ol... moreLol it can be hidden completely while preserving the notification bar

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                  AnonD-1003038, 23 Aug 2021Why do you care so much when you wouldn't ever touch a... moreWhile you are getting "happily forced" into using ugly notch, 60hz screen, ultra slow charging, ugly notch, handicapped software, etc.You might love that pri$on, but most people want to be free and not trapped inside the iOS cult.

                    Luxor, 25 Aug 2021Not wearing mask is not something to brag. That's why ... moreIt absolutely IS something to brag about. Just because you've fallen hook, line and sinker for this pre-planned push for the Great Reset, it doesn't mean the rest of us are as gullible!

                      [deleted post]I'm not, I use a Google Pixel. I have a few Xiaomi and one Realme phone with UD fingerprint and the Realme one is the best, but none of them compare to an always on dedicated capacitive fingerprint sensor.

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                        Anonymous, 24 Aug 2021The fingerprint scanners are absolutely not more secure tha... moreNot wearing mask is not something to brag. That's why people still dying because there's idiot like you not wearing mask.

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                          Calm, 24 Aug 2021I wouldn't believe too much into info from leakers if ... moreThis is not info from leakers...this is my own educated guess.

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                            GAMIRSFM, 24 Aug 2021The thing is, Apple expects you are at home all the time.No, Apple expects that you are not perpetually wearing a head covering. Or crazy, or paranoid.

                            Fingerprint sensors expect that you don't wear gloves, don't have damp hands, have a lot of patience to touch, touch again. That's why fingerprint sensors are cheap and that's why only a few phone makers can do secure Face ID, one of which is Apple.

                              Anonymous, 23 Aug 2021Lmao😂 Stay stuck with hideous notch & only faceid for ... moreUr probably more hideous than that notch, not gonna lie.

                              Literally no actual reviewer cares about a notch anymore, and consistent reviewers that do don't have a problem with the design.

                                Tiramisu, 23 Aug 2021Then at least the iPhone 13 should come with side mounted f... morePutting a fingerprint reader when faceID is the superior option would be a big blunder.

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                                  AnonD-1003038, 24 Aug 2021And why would sunlight affect anything? It doesn't pen... moreWhy would the strongest light we know of on our planet affect a sensor based on light? I don't know? The reason Samsung never wanted an optical sensor in a flagship phone? It's okay for cheap phones, it's just not worthy of anything costing a grand. It's too easy to trick and it's inconsistent.

                                    Strawhat, 24 Aug 2021Fyi, I prefer rear mounted fingerprint than side mounted be... moreBack fingerprint is great. But the industry is currently pushing side mounted fingerprint. Although, it still helps to unlock your phone without picking it up like the back mounted fingerprint.

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                                      Ditch the notch
                                      Touch ID wasn't broke -

                                        Luxor, 24 Aug 2021FaceID useless when we need to wear mask. Face recognition ... moreThe thing is, Apple expects you are at home all the time.