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Samsung Wallet Adds Fingerprint Authentication for UPI Payments Up to Rs 10,000 in India
Samsung has introduced fingerprint-based authentication for UPI payments through Samsung Wallet in India. Galaxy users can authorise eligible transactions worth up to Rs. 10,000 without entering their UPI PIN. The company says the on-device authentication can help users avoid exposing their PIN while making payments in public and may reduce failure...
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LPG-Aadhaar Authentication: What Changes From October 1
The central government is urging citizens eligible for subsidised LPG refill to get the biometric authentication done so that they continue to get the service without any disruption.
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Amazon Pay Adds Support for Biometric Authentication for UPI Payments in India
Amazon Pay has introduced the new biometric authentication feature for UPI transactions. However, the company will only allow users to make payments of up to Rs. 5,000 using the new feature. The tech giant claims that people will no longer have to enter their UPI pins to complete a transaction, as they can directly validate them using their fingerp...
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Apple Granted Second Face ID Patent Hinting at Potential Arrival on Future MacBook and Mac Computers
Apple MacBook and Mac computers could be equipped with Face ID support in the future, according to a patent that was granted to the company. The iPhone maker could equip its computers with an alternate form of biometric authentication — it currently offers support for Touch ID, on select models.
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Aadhaar Holders Carried Out 2.31 Billion Authentication Transactions in March
Aadhaar holders have carried out nearly 2.31 billion authentication transactions in the month of March 2023, indicative of the growing usage of Aadhaar and the growth of the digital economy in the country. A majority of the authentication transactions were carried out by using biometric fingerprints during the month, followed by others.
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DigiYatra Facility to Be Available for All Passengers at IGI Airport Terminal 2, 3 by March End
Delhi airport operator DIAL on Wednesday said facial recognition technology-based DigiYatra facility will be available for passengers at all entry and boarding gates of Terminal 2 and 3 by the end of March. The DigiYatra facility at entry gates of Terminal 1 of the airport is likely to be operational from April.
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Pay ‘With a Smile or a Wave’: Why Mastercard’s New Face Recognition Payment System Raises Concerns
Mastercard has announced its ‘smile to pay’ system to help customers save time at checkouts. The technology is being tested in Brazil, with future pilots planned for the Middle East and Asia. However, there has been concerns regarding removal of data.
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Apple Patent Tips Plans for an iPhone In-Display Fingerprint Sensor
Apple has been granted a patent that describes a new technology, which could allow the iPhone maker to include an in-display fingerprint sensor on its smartphones.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab Iris First Impressions
We spent some time with Samsung's first tablet with iris recognition technology. Here are our first impressions.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab Iris Launched in India: Price, Specifications, More
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Iris bears an iris scanner for biometric authentication, apart from a 5-megapixel rear autofocus camera, and 3G connectivity.
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ICICI Launches Voice Password Facility for Phone Banking
"Their voice will now act as the password for banking transactions through the call centre," a bank statement said on Monday.
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ZTE Grand S3 First Impressions: Ordinary Android With One Neat Trick
The ZTE Grand S3 has flagship-level specs but looks ordinary enough to be mistaken for something less. The one thing that sets it apart is a unique security feature.
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Samsung Wallet Adds Fingerprint Authentication for UPI Payments Up to Rs 10,000 in India
Samsung has introduced fingerprint-based authentication for UPI payments through Samsung Wallet in India. Galaxy users can authorise eligible transactions worth up to Rs. 10,000 without entering their UPI PIN. The company says the on-device authentication can help users avoid exposing their PIN while making payments in public and may reduce failure...
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LPG-Aadhaar Authentication: What Changes From October 1
The central government is urging citizens eligible for subsidised LPG refill to get the biometric authentication done so that they continue to get the service without any disruption.
-
Amazon Pay Adds Support for Biometric Authentication for UPI Payments in India
Amazon Pay has introduced the new biometric authentication feature for UPI transactions. However, the company will only allow users to make payments of up to Rs. 5,000 using the new feature. The tech giant claims that people will no longer have to enter their UPI pins to complete a transaction, as they can directly validate them using their fingerp...
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Apple Granted Second Face ID Patent Hinting at Potential Arrival on Future MacBook and Mac Computers
Apple MacBook and Mac computers could be equipped with Face ID support in the future, according to a patent that was granted to the company. The iPhone maker could equip its computers with an alternate form of biometric authentication — it currently offers support for Touch ID, on select models.
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Aadhaar Holders Carried Out 2.31 Billion Authentication Transactions in March
Aadhaar holders have carried out nearly 2.31 billion authentication transactions in the month of March 2023, indicative of the growing usage of Aadhaar and the growth of the digital economy in the country. A majority of the authentication transactions were carried out by using biometric fingerprints during the month, followed by others.
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DigiYatra Facility to Be Available for All Passengers at IGI Airport Terminal 2, 3 by March End
Delhi airport operator DIAL on Wednesday said facial recognition technology-based DigiYatra facility will be available for passengers at all entry and boarding gates of Terminal 2 and 3 by the end of March. The DigiYatra facility at entry gates of Terminal 1 of the airport is likely to be operational from April.
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Pay ‘With a Smile or a Wave’: Why Mastercard’s New Face Recognition Payment System Raises Concerns
Mastercard has announced its ‘smile to pay’ system to help customers save time at checkouts. The technology is being tested in Brazil, with future pilots planned for the Middle East and Asia. However, there has been concerns regarding removal of data.
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Apple Patent Tips Plans for an iPhone In-Display Fingerprint Sensor
Apple has been granted a patent that describes a new technology, which could allow the iPhone maker to include an in-display fingerprint sensor on its smartphones.
-
Samsung Galaxy Tab Iris First Impressions
We spent some time with Samsung's first tablet with iris recognition technology. Here are our first impressions.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab Iris Launched in India: Price, Specifications, More
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Iris bears an iris scanner for biometric authentication, apart from a 5-megapixel rear autofocus camera, and 3G connectivity.
-
ICICI Launches Voice Password Facility for Phone Banking
"Their voice will now act as the password for banking transactions through the call centre," a bank statement said on Monday.
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ZTE Grand S3 First Impressions: Ordinary Android With One Neat Trick
The ZTE Grand S3 has flagship-level specs but looks ordinary enough to be mistaken for something less. The one thing that sets it apart is a unique security feature.
