AppleInsider: please get your definition of INSIDER correct. Ming is NOT an insider.
I think we all understand that Ming isn't stating fact; he's got a rumor, and this site deals in rumors. Yes, the boilerplate text about Ming's well-connectedness does seem overused at times, but I can only assume that either they do think very highly of him, or they have a quid pro Kuo arrangement.
Interestingly the successful reading percentage has dropped considerably this winter. I live in a cold climate which results in dry and often cold fingers. Perhaps I need to seasonally re-configure the reader. Or just set up a less used / affected finger.
And yes - faster would definitely be an improvement.
I searched online for tips on how to get TouchID to work best and found that keeping the sapphire home button clean and polished solved any stubbornness to read my fingerprint. TouchID takes about a second, and sometimes works so fast that my iPhone is already unlocked before I can think about it, especially if my finger was already resting on the home button before I press it!
I think we all understand that Ming isn't stating fact; he's got a rumor, and this site deals in rumors. Yes, the boilerplate text about Ming's well-connectedness does seem overused at times, but I can only assume that either they do think very highly of him, or they have a quid pro Kuo arrangement.
Delighted with the 'correct' use of the term quid pro Kuo.
I have had zero issues with Touch ID lately, nor anyone I know. It's clearly an incredible experience already, since we've heard so little bitching about it in the online Apple bash-o-sphere. But always reassuring to know Apple is never satisfied enough to leave things as they are, no matter how far beyond any kind of competition they are.
Just noticed AAPL at $122. Great day to be an Apple fan.
This "analyst" is wrong, and I do not agree with their predictions.
The next iPhone will feature a Touch ID sensor that is slighly less accurate than today. Today's sensor just works too well, so in order to give the competition a fair shot, and to level the playing field, Apple will deliberately lower the resolution of the sensor.
The next iPhone will also feature a less powerful CPU, it will be called the A9 minus, because Apple is already so far ahead of all other CPUs found on other phones.
This whole "Retina" fad will finally be coming to an end, and the next iPhone will feature a vintage, heavy pixelated display that resembles video games from the 80s.
These "analysts" have no clue at all, and who cares if they're correct about two things, when they've pulled ten things out of their butt and they were wrong about eight. Even a blind squirrel will ocassionally find a nut.
I'm not so sure about your predictions.
I don't think Apple feels the need to deteriorate the Touch ID in order to give Android a fair shot. Apple don't owe them a living, y'know.
A less powerful CPU? I know the GPU is taking more importance, but I don't think Apple will get rid of the CPU just yet; maybe next year.
You may have a point with getting rid of the Retina display. There are now so many retro 80s games in the App Store, that most people don't need a Retina display. The only question becomes what will Apple go to? 180 by 240 or lower? I don't know for sure.
You're right about analysts. This Ming chap seems to poke a pin in the tail and hope for the best.
I have an awesome idea for a super security feature in the future!
In missile silos, you would have to have the codes and you would have multiple people all turn their key at the same time, to initiate the launch.
What about multiple Touch IDs? Let's say that a small group of people at work were all working together on a super sensitive document. This document could only be opened up if all approved people enter their Touch IDs within a certain time limit. Only then would the document or folder become readable. No single person would have access to it.
Touch ID works great on my 6. Only time it is inconsistent is when I am just out of the shower. Must be something to do with the body temp or that my fingers are a bit wrinkled.
Well it will make setting up an ?Watch a bit faster, since as I understand it, everytime the watch is removed the ability to use ?Pay is disabled.
I suppose the bad guys could just hack off your arm ;-)
Of course, your kids could add sleeping pills to your nightly glass of Scotch, strap on your watch, and use your fingerprints to authorize it, and then go out on the town. Or, for the younger crowd, after you pass out at that house party, and a total stranger does it. Or someone slips something in your drink at a bar. Suddenly that four digit pass code sounds like a much better idea.
Agreed.
Really, Apple should require both Touch ID AND a password. They should also require that a code is sent to another Apple device in order to validate access.
Is that an upgrade over currently being able to use just one fingertip?
Personally, I will not allow Touch ID to open any of my Apple devices, simply because of existing laws. Password only to open, but Touch ID allowed for purchases.
I don't think Apple feels the need to deteriorate the Touch ID in order to give Android a fair shot. Apple don't owe them a living, y'know.
You're right! Apple doesn't owe Android anything at all! If anything, the only thing that Apple owes Android is the complete destruction and demise of Android. I would like to see Android disappear from the face of the earth. It will happen sooner or later. Android will meet the same fate as 8 track cassettes.
I can say that Touch ID is one area where I never say "I wish this was faster" and outside of the occasional wet digit it works well. Now, if they could make it work with wet hands and increase the level of security while still being as fast I'm all for it.
I can say that Touch ID is one area where I never say "I wish this was faster" and outside of the occasional wet digit it works well. Now, if they could make it work with wet hands and increase the level of security while still being as fast I'm all for it.
I don't see that as being any problem that needs to be solved. Just wipe your hands if they're wet! I've never had any issues at all with Touch ID.
Pssstt Benjamin Frost!! I have a very accurate prediction right here, about your sarcasm detector needing either a calibration or a tuneup!
Good news about the upgraded detector, though it hardly needs an upgrade. The only time I get a bad reading is with wet fingers. And I don't think I've ever wished it was faster.
If you wake up your iPhone by pressing the home button with your 'Touch ID' finger, theres hardly any time to notice that you're waiting for the Touch ID to do its thing..
A scanner under the screen sounds like a nonstarter, compared to having it on the homebutton. How would you know exactly where to put your finger, if you're waking it up, for example, and who wants to deal with greasy screens thanks to palm prints?!?
Nah, the homebutton is the best place! And getting rid of the homebutton would be a really dumb move.
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I think we all understand that Ming isn't stating fact; he's got a rumor, and this site deals in rumors. Yes, the boilerplate text about Ming's well-connectedness does seem overused at times, but I can only assume that either they do think very highly of him, or they have a quid pro Kuo arrangement.
I searched online for tips on how to get TouchID to work best and found that keeping the sapphire home button clean and polished solved any stubbornness to read my fingerprint. TouchID takes about a second, and sometimes works so fast that my iPhone is already unlocked before I can think about it, especially if my finger was already resting on the home button before I press it!
Delighted with the 'correct' use of the term quid pro Kuo.
I have had zero issues with Touch ID lately, nor anyone I know. It's clearly an incredible experience already, since we've heard so little bitching about it in the online Apple bash-o-sphere. But always reassuring to know Apple is never satisfied enough to leave things as they are, no matter how far beyond any kind of competition they are.
Just noticed AAPL at $122. Great day to be an Apple fan.
I'm not so sure about your predictions.
I don't think Apple feels the need to deteriorate the Touch ID in order to give Android a fair shot. Apple don't owe them a living, y'know.
A less powerful CPU? I know the GPU is taking more importance, but I don't think Apple will get rid of the CPU just yet; maybe next year.
You may have a point with getting rid of the Retina display. There are now so many retro 80s games in the App Store, that most people don't need a Retina display. The only question becomes what will Apple go to? 180 by 240 or lower? I don't know for sure.
You're right about analysts. This Ming chap seems to poke a pin in the tail and hope for the best.
I have an awesome idea for a super security feature in the future!
In missile silos, you would have to have the codes and you would have multiple people all turn their key at the same time, to initiate the launch.
What about multiple Touch IDs? Let's say that a small group of people at work were all working together on a super sensitive document. This document could only be opened up if all approved people enter their Touch IDs within a certain time limit. Only then would the document or folder become readable. No single person would have access to it.
Touch ID works great on my 6. Only time it is inconsistent is when I am just out of the shower. Must be something to do with the body temp or that my fingers are a bit wrinkled.
Is that an upgrade over currently being able to use just one fingertip?
Agreed.
Really, Apple should require both Touch ID AND a password. They should also require that a code is sent to another Apple device in order to validate access.
Now you're talking security.
There are several speed reader apps on the App Store.
They will help you to speed up your reading in order to read the notifications before it unlocks.
Personally, I will not allow Touch ID to open any of my Apple devices, simply because of existing laws. Password only to open, but Touch ID allowed for purchases.
I don't think Apple feels the need to deteriorate the Touch ID in order to give Android a fair shot. Apple don't owe them a living, y'know.
You're right! Apple doesn't owe Android anything at all! If anything, the only thing that Apple owes Android is the complete destruction and demise of Android. I would like to see Android disappear from the face of the earth. It will happen sooner or later. Android will meet the same fate as 8 track cassettes.
Me, too.
We don't have Apple Pay in the UK.
Just noticed AAPL at $122. Great day to be an Apple fan.
An even better day to be an AAPL shareholder and a fan!
I can say that Touch ID is one area where I never say "I wish this was faster" and outside of the occasional wet digit it works well. Now, if they could make it work with wet hands and increase the level of security while still being as fast I'm all for it.
I don't see that as being any problem that needs to be solved. Just wipe your hands if they're wet! I've never had any issues at all with Touch ID.
Good news about the upgraded detector, though it hardly needs an upgrade. The only time I get a bad reading is with wet fingers. And I don't think I've ever wished it was faster.
If you wake up your iPhone by pressing the home button with your 'Touch ID' finger, theres hardly any time to notice that you're waiting for the Touch ID to do its thing..
A scanner under the screen sounds like a nonstarter, compared to having it on the homebutton. How would you know exactly where to put your finger, if you're waking it up, for example, and who wants to deal with greasy screens thanks to palm prints?!?
Nah, the homebutton is the best place! And getting rid of the homebutton would be a really dumb move.