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Bengaluru Airport to Begin Passenger Trials of Full Body Scanners in December: Report
Airport security in India asks passengers to remove all personal gadgets like mobile phones, tablets and laptops from their hand baggage and place them separately in trays for a scan. While this is a necessary step to ensure that the devices are safe to be taken on an aircraft, it does pose considerable inconvenience for travellers. Not to mention,...
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Google Pixel 6a’s Fingerprint Scanner Has a Security Bug
The recently launched Google Pixel 6a seems to have a security flaw that apparently allows even unregistered fingerprints to unlock the smartphone. It is currently unknown if the issue is software or hardware related.
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WhatsApp Adds Biometric Security Layer for Web, Desktop App Linking
WhatsApp has announced that it is adding an extra security layer on its mobile app to prevent unethical use of WhatsApp on the desktop. In order to link WhatsApp Web or desktop app to a WhatsApp account, users will now be asked to use face or fingerprint unlock on the phone. Once this step is done, users can then access the QR code scanner on thei...
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Infinix Hot 10 Lite With MediaTek Helio A20 SoC, 5,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications
Infinix Hot 10 Lite has been launched in Africa. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Helio A20 SoC. It features triple rear cameras and a 5,000mAh battery. It also offers security features such as fingerprint scanning and face unlock.
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Samsung Galaxy M40 Gets Update in India Brings August Security Patch, QR Scanner, Night Mode: Report
Samsung Galaxy M40 users are now receiving a new update that brings along the latest August 2019 Android security patch.
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Samsung Galaxy S9 Starts Receiving July Android Security Patch, Brings Camera Improvements: Report
The report says that this update may include an improved Camera Night Mode and the QR code scanner that works independent of Bixby Vision.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 New June Android Security Update Brings QR Code Scanner: Report
The earlier update came with the firmware version N950FXXS6DSF2 but the new one is rolling out with version number N950FXXU6DSF6.
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Itel A62 With Face Unlock, Dual Camera Setup Launched in India: Price, Specification
Key features of the entry-level Itel A62 are the dual rear camera setup, bokeh mode, multi-functional fingerprint sensor, and the Android 8.1 Oreo operating system on board.
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Alcatel 5V With Display Notch, Face Unlock, Dual Camera Setup Launched: Price, Specifications
The Alcatel 5V has been announced in select markets, and it sports a notch display with 19: aspect ratio, Face Unlock, dual camera setup at the back powered by AI and Google Lens integration.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 May Not Have Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor: KGI's Ming-Chi Kuo
KGI Securities’ Ming-Chi Kuo says it is "likely" Samsung will remove the under-display fingerprint technology from the Galaxy Note 9 due to "technical difficulties.”
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Samsung Galaxy S9 to Have an Improved Iris Scanner: Report
The iris scanner of the Samsung Galaxy S9 will be improved to better recognise users’ eyes, a big step towards secure biometric verification in banking transactions.
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All iPhone 2018 Models to Abandon Touch ID Fingerprint Scanner: Ming-Chi Kuo
According to marketing research firm Counterpoint, more than one billion smartphones featuring a fingerprint scanner will be shipped next year.
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Samsung Galaxy S9 to Sport Dual Rear Camera Setup: KGI's Ming-Chi Kuo
Samsung will reportedly be including a dual camera setup on the Galaxy S9 models similar to the one found on Galaxy Note 8.
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UC Browser Reportedly Under Government Scanner for Sending Data to China
According to reports, the government is looking at companies that are sending user data abroad, and UC Browser is one of the companies that has received a notice recently.
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Samsung Galaxy S8 Iris Scanner Bypass Method Is Unrealistic, Claims Samsung
A Samsung spokesperson said that the technique used in the video released by the hacker group seems simple but it is hard to see it happening in real life.
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Bengaluru Airport to Begin Passenger Trials of Full Body Scanners in December: Report
Airport security in India asks passengers to remove all personal gadgets like mobile phones, tablets and laptops from their hand baggage and place them separately in trays for a scan. While this is a necessary step to ensure that the devices are safe to be taken on an aircraft, it does pose considerable inconvenience for travellers. Not to mention,...
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Google Pixel 6a’s Fingerprint Scanner Has a Security Bug
The recently launched Google Pixel 6a seems to have a security flaw that apparently allows even unregistered fingerprints to unlock the smartphone. It is currently unknown if the issue is software or hardware related.
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WhatsApp Adds Biometric Security Layer for Web, Desktop App Linking
WhatsApp has announced that it is adding an extra security layer on its mobile app to prevent unethical use of WhatsApp on the desktop. In order to link WhatsApp Web or desktop app to a WhatsApp account, users will now be asked to use face or fingerprint unlock on the phone. Once this step is done, users can then access the QR code scanner on thei...
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Infinix Hot 10 Lite With MediaTek Helio A20 SoC, 5,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications
Infinix Hot 10 Lite has been launched in Africa. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Helio A20 SoC. It features triple rear cameras and a 5,000mAh battery. It also offers security features such as fingerprint scanning and face unlock.
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Samsung Galaxy M40 Gets Update in India Brings August Security Patch, QR Scanner, Night Mode: Report
Samsung Galaxy M40 users are now receiving a new update that brings along the latest August 2019 Android security patch.
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Samsung Galaxy S9 Starts Receiving July Android Security Patch, Brings Camera Improvements: Report
The report says that this update may include an improved Camera Night Mode and the QR code scanner that works independent of Bixby Vision.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 New June Android Security Update Brings QR Code Scanner: Report
The earlier update came with the firmware version N950FXXS6DSF2 but the new one is rolling out with version number N950FXXU6DSF6.
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Itel A62 With Face Unlock, Dual Camera Setup Launched in India: Price, Specification
Key features of the entry-level Itel A62 are the dual rear camera setup, bokeh mode, multi-functional fingerprint sensor, and the Android 8.1 Oreo operating system on board.
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Alcatel 5V With Display Notch, Face Unlock, Dual Camera Setup Launched: Price, Specifications
The Alcatel 5V has been announced in select markets, and it sports a notch display with 19: aspect ratio, Face Unlock, dual camera setup at the back powered by AI and Google Lens integration.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 May Not Have Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor: KGI's Ming-Chi Kuo
KGI Securities’ Ming-Chi Kuo says it is "likely" Samsung will remove the under-display fingerprint technology from the Galaxy Note 9 due to "technical difficulties.”
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Samsung Galaxy S9 to Have an Improved Iris Scanner: Report
The iris scanner of the Samsung Galaxy S9 will be improved to better recognise users’ eyes, a big step towards secure biometric verification in banking transactions.
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All iPhone 2018 Models to Abandon Touch ID Fingerprint Scanner: Ming-Chi Kuo
According to marketing research firm Counterpoint, more than one billion smartphones featuring a fingerprint scanner will be shipped next year.
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Samsung Galaxy S9 to Sport Dual Rear Camera Setup: KGI's Ming-Chi Kuo
Samsung will reportedly be including a dual camera setup on the Galaxy S9 models similar to the one found on Galaxy Note 8.
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UC Browser Reportedly Under Government Scanner for Sending Data to China
According to reports, the government is looking at companies that are sending user data abroad, and UC Browser is one of the companies that has received a notice recently.
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Samsung Galaxy S8 Iris Scanner Bypass Method Is Unrealistic, Claims Samsung
A Samsung spokesperson said that the technique used in the video released by the hacker group seems simple but it is hard to see it happening in real life.
