“Can we still use fingerprint logins in the age of mass biometric databases? In five minutes, a single person faked a fingerprint and broke into my phone. It was simple, a trick the biometrics firm Vkansee has been playing at trade shows for months now.”
Samsung’s iPhone 7 Gamble With Galaxy Note 6
“Rumour has it that Samsung could be developing a smartphone camera with massive 1/1.7inch type sensor and an equally mind-boggling f/1.4 lens, but don’t expect it to appear in the forthcoming Galaxy Note 6 as it battles with the anticipated iPhone 7 Pro.”
Under the screen: LG’s new fingerprint sensor can neither be felt nor seen
“– LG Innotek (CEO Jongseok Park) today announced an under glass fingerprint sensor module. It means you just placed your finger on the cover glass of the phone and then it identifies your fingerprint.”
Early Samsung Gear 360 photos look amazing
“It’s starting to look like Samsung’s Gear 360 camera might be one of the best you can buy. A good photosphere or 360-degree photo is mostly about the stitching.”
India will require physical panic buttons on all mobile phones to prevent violence against women
“In a bid to prevent crimes against women, all mobile phones sold in India will be required to have a physical panic button installed by the beginning of next year. Department of Telecommunications minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said on Twitter that the new rule will go into effect in January 2017.”
Intel wants to eliminate 3.5 mm headphone jack like rumored iPhone 7, suggests USB-C as replacement
“Apple is widely rumored to be dropping the 3.5 mm headphone jack from the iPhone 7, instead favouring wireless Bluetooth or the Lightning port for connecting headphones. Intel is also keen to eliminate the 100 year old 3.”
(Update: Waze responds) Waze hack lets snoopers track your location
“Update, April 28: Waze has responded to the UCSB report and related news coverage in a blog post.”
Microsoft claims it’s ‘committed’ to Windows 10 Mobile
“Microsoft’s Windows and devices chief, Terry Myerson, has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to its struggling Windows 10 Mobile platform. In an internal email, obtained by Windows Central, Myerson addresses concerns around Microsoft’s mobile plans. The Verge can confirm the email is genuine.”
Apple’s earnings were awful, but Wall Street has its eyes on the iPhone 7
“Apple reported pretty terrible second-quarter earnings Tuesday night, with revenue down 13% to $50.6 billion and earnings per share down 22% to $1.90, below expectations. On Wednesday morning, analysts on Wall Street say … they loved it!”
How to Schedule Text Message on Android Smartphone?
“Has your loved one ever got angry with you for not sending that anniversary wish? Well, trouble yourself and those around you no more by messaging in advance. Who wouldn’t want to schedule texts in advance on Android Smartphone to get sorted in the otherwise busy lives, right!”
