Galaxy Z Fold 3 in-display camera, fingerprint sensor likely: Patent suggests

In all likeliness, Samsung would be launching the next foldable smartphones at the Galaxy Unpacked event expected to be held in August. At the event, a Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 are the two foldables that will probably debut with the former being the first Samsung handheld to feature an under-display … Read more

Single fingerprint at a crime scene ‘detects cocaine usage’, study shows

A single fingerprint could be used to determine whether someone has touched or ingested class A drugs, a new study reveals. Researchers at the University of Surrey say mass spectrometry can be used to detect benzoylecgonine in a print that’s been left behind at a crime scene.  Benzoylecgonine is a molecule produced in the body … Read more

Home Office accidentally DELETES 150,000 fingerprint, DNA and arrest records from police databases

The Home Office has accidentally deleted 150,000 fingerprint, DNA and arrest records from a national police database during a weekly data purge.  The history records were deleted in a technological blunder and could allow offenders to go free as evidence from crime scenes will not be flagged on the Police National Computer (PNC), reported The … Read more

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 fingerprint reader issue seems familiar

We don’t want to say we’re used to Samsung Galaxy flagships having issues. It’s actually normal for smartphones but, of course, we always expect more especially from the top mobile OEM. The Galaxy Note 20 is the latest premium flagship series from the company. It will soon be followed by the Galaxy S21. But before … Read more

Galaxy S21 ultrasonic fingerprint sensor will be faster to unlock

Here is another bit of information about the upcoming Galaxy S21 phones. The new Galaxy S21 series will come with an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor that measures 8×8=64mm. That is higher compared to the older generation. The unlocking speed is also two times faster. With the improvement, a simple tap is enough to unlock the device. … Read more

Huawei smartphones could get all-screen fingerprint unlock feature

Today smartphones come with fingerprint sensors to unlock them either on the front (tactile button or in-display) or on the rear of the phone. Point is, you don’t have more than one place to use the fingerprint and unlock the device. If the latest report is anything to go by – Chinese smartphone major Huawei … Read more

Apple Watch could add fingerprint biometrics either in the side knob or underneath the display 

Apple could add Touch ID to its Apple Watch, eliminating the need to type in a passcode. A new report suggests the tech giant could add fingerprint biometrics to either the digital crown or under the screen. Consumers may see the new technology in the Apple Watch Series 7, which is also said to have … Read more