According to well-known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple's rumored brand-new Mac notebook model might include a Touch ID fingerprint scanner but not the Touch Bar feature.
Kuo: upcoming low-price MacBook may feature Touch ID, but not Touch Bar
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Unsurprisingly, the 2019 iPhone lineup probably won’t use fingerprint on display technology
Fingerprint on display technology was once expected to launch on the iPhone X in 2017. Instead, Face ID was introduced to replace Touch ID on Apple's current flagship device. Apple's embrace of Face ID isn't expected to end anytime soon, according to one crucial analyst, despite the push by others to begin using the new fingerprint technology.
IntelligentPass intelligently disables your passcode in low-risk environments
Privacy and security are essential for most smartphone users, and that’s why Apple offers some of the best alphanumeric and biometric security measures in the industry. That aside, you don’t always need your smartphone to be secured like Fort Knox, and that’s where a new jailbreak tweak called IntelligentPass by iOS developer Luke Muris comes in handy.
Just as the name implies, IntelligentPass intelligently regulates your iPhone’s passcode (or another authentication method, such as Face ID or Touch ID) so that your handset only asks for it in specific user-configurable scenarios.
iPhone could eventually replace your driving license or passport
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has published an Apple patent application first filed in March for a "Document importation into secure element." The process envisioned could allow your iPhone to replace your driving license, membership card, passport, or another identification document.
BioProtect X lets you secure apps and more with Face ID
If you worry about your privacy more than most, then you might want to go beyond a simple passcode to protect your iPhone’s valuable data. Fortunately, a new jailbreak tweak called BioProtect X (iOS 11) by iOS developer Limneos can help.
As the name implies, BioProtect X can protect apps and other important things on your device. The tweak supports various security measures for doing so, including Face ID, Touch ID, or a traditional passcode.
Australian watchdog fines Apple $9 million for misleading customers about ‘Error 53’
After receiving complaints about the “Error 53” issue which bricked some iPhones and iPads repaired by a third-party, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has fined Apple $9 million for misleading Aussie customers about the issue.
Apple is using NFC with Face ID or Touch ID to authenticate WWDC 2018 passes
WWDC 2018 attendees are in for a treat as Apple for the first time has paired NFC technology with the Face ID or Touch ID biometric feature to authenticate their digital WWDC pass in the Wallet app.
Rumor: iPhone SE 2 coming in May with Touch ID, no headphone jack, A10 Fusion chip & more
The official successor to iPhone SE could be coming next month.
TrashFromLS lets you delete emails via the Lock screen without authentication
Depending on your iPhone’s notification settings, you might receive email notifications on the Lock screen as the flow of messages come in. While it can be convenient to see these email previews, it’s somewhat annoying that you can’t delete incoming emails from the Lock screen without authenticating yourself first.
A new free jailbreak tweak called TrashFromLS by iOS developer Kiran Patil was just released in Cydia this week and tackles this problem head-on. After installing it, you can move incoming emails to the trash without authenticating yourself.
BioLockout lets you disable biometric authentication with an Activator gesture
Biometric authentication methods like Touch ID and Face ID come standard on most modern iPhones, and a new free jailbreak tweak called BioLockout by iOS developer ARX8x lets you take full control over when they can be used.
BioLockout takes advantage of Activator, so you can easily configure a gesture that toggles biometric authentication on or off on demand. You can set it up in the Settings app after installation:
Unlocking HomeKit security accessories via Siri on HomePod requires iOS device authentication
According to Apple's new online user guide, unlocking HomeKit security accessories like door locks through Siri on HomePod requires authentication using Face ID, Touch ID or a passcode on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in order to protect your privacy and security.
Force authentication from your iMessage recipient with MsgL0ck
Some people take their privacy more seriously than others, and a new iMessage extension dubbed MsgL0ck by iOS developer Simon Andersson takes that sentiment into consideration.
MsgL0ck lets the sender require authentication from the iMessage recipient before they can read the message. In Apple-speak, this means providing a fingerprint for Touch ID or a facial scan for Face ID (or a passcode if the recipient has neither).