DOES APPLE'S NEW iPHONE SENSOR CAPTURE YOUR FINGERPRINT?

And then, where would that fingerprint record go to?

Examination of Apple's latest beta software has revealed a folder labeled 'Biometric Kit' in iOS7.

A string of code from iOS 7 revealing 'a fingerprint that changes colour during the setup process' was posted online yesterday, sparking rumours that the new iPhone could contain a fingerprint sensor.

If the rumours are true, the latest iPhone will be the first Apple product to feature such a sensor, which could be used for unlocking the homescreen or confirming identity for payment from the App Store or other outlets. Any sensor would likely be embedded into the physical home button.

Read more - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/apple/10210480/Apples-new-iPhone-has-fingerprint-sensor.html

 

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