According to a patent obtained by Apple and released on Thursday, the company could be heading towards incorporating fingerprint technology into its next generation devices.
The latest scanner design by Apple could be built into the bezel of any Apple product and would read the phone owner’s fingerprint when swiping to unlock. This would provide extra security and ensure that no one else has access to your precious iPhone and all the personal information it may contain. Not to mention, preventing the unauthorised use of data and airtime.
This isn’t entirely surprising news as rumours have been buzzing since last year when Apple bought AuthenTec for $356 million, a company that develops new fingerprint technologies.
Some have speculated that the new tech will come embedded in the bezel of the upcoming iPhone 5S of which leaked images have surfaced online.
Patently Apple provides more technical information about the fingerprint sensor assembly and operation and also notes the possible scrutiny under which this use of technology can come by the public, as a result of the latest PRISM revelation, a program that allegedly lets the U.S. National Security Agency access the servers of major Internet organizations.
Would you go for an Apple device with fingerprint technology?
Source: Mashable
