It has front
embedded fingerprint sensor for added security.
Unfortunately, recent reports have indicated that the same will be true of the Galaxy Note 8; Samsung wants
an embedded fingerprint sensor, but leaks have suggested that the Note 8 will still have the scanner on the back.
While we didn't get
an embedded fingerprint sensor with the S9, we did get the next best thing — a location that doesn't smudge our cameras.
Despite the rumors, the company hasn't
embedded a fingerprint sensor in the display so you'll have to use the one on the rear.
We know that Apple has been working for years on technology that will allow it to embed a TouchID fingerprint scanner directly into an iPhone's display, and several reports have said the iPhone 8 will be the first iPhone to feature
an embedded fingerprint sensor.
Alternatively, Apple could go for a display
embedded fingerprint sensor.
The 5S was launched in September 2013, then Samsung debuted the Galaxy S5 with a home -
embedded fingerprint sensor in April of the following year.
Due to Samsung not being able to
embed the fingerprint sensor in the display of its devices, the company reportedly had to leave the scanner beside the rear facing camera, which was awkward to reach with the S8.
One of the ways Apple proposes authenticating users is by
embedding a fingerprint sensor into the display.
The company also
embedded a fingerprint sensor into the home button which also doubles as a back button and might confuse the users a lot.
Since early this year, rumors about Apple developing a new flagship iPhone with screen -
embedded fingerprint sensor have been spreading like wildfire.
Apple was recently reported to have been facing troubles with
embedding a fingerprint sensor under its OLED display for iPhone 8.
Imagine if future iPhones and iPads had a round Home button with
an embedded fingerprint sensor.
One such feature which might be part of the upcoming device is a display -
embedded fingerprint sensor, for which Apple filed a patent Monday.
A display
embedded fingerprint sensor would actually make the Apple home button with TouchID sensor redundant, so it is safe to conclude that Apple has actually taken steps towards getting rid of its proprietary home button, which has been there on every iPhone since the first iteration.
The Galaxy S6 edge + has the same hardware setup as the original; you get the display, sensors, notification LED, earpiece, secondary camera, home button with
embedded fingerprint sensor, capacitive back and recent apps keys, and the Samsung logo on the front.
It has slim bezels and home button with
embedded fingerprint sensor.
The physical home button at the front is interesting, as it comes with
an embedded fingerprint sensor.
So it could remove the home button in favor of a display -
embedded fingerprint sensor and virtual home, back and open tabs buttons.
One of the most discussed leaks surrounding the S8 is that the phone is reportedly set to feature
an embedded fingerprint sensor located in its front display.
Apple is also rumored to ditch the physical home button by
embedding the fingerprint sensor.
Last year, we heard a news that Qualcomm was able to uncover the technology to
embed a fingerprint sensor behind a display panel and we never saw a working implementation of the technology.
Now that official HomePod firmware has seemingly confirmed the existence of facial recognition on the device, chances are that the device might not feature a display -
embedded fingerprint sensor.
However, in CES 2018 Vivo put up a phone featuring
an embedded fingerprint sensor under its display panel.
Previous reports stated it has been difficult for companies such as Apple and Facebook to feature a display -
embedded fingerprint sensor due to production line issues.
Instead, it was rumored to go for facial recognition or a display -
embedded fingerprint sensor.
A recent patent suggests Samsung is still working on display
embedded fingerprint sensors.
The hardware home button will die in favor of software navigation while
the embedded fingerprint sensor heads to beside the rear camera.
Though there is no word how close other major manufacturers, including Huawei and LG, are to introducing their own devices with display
embedded fingerprint sensors.
Similarly, several manufacturers, including Samsung, Huawei, and Apple found issues with implementing display
embedded fingerprint sensors.
Smartphone manufacturers have spent much of this year trying to work out how to
embed a fingerprint sensor under glass, and ultimately came up short.
Display -
embedded fingerprint sensor: Apple is expected to opt for a display -
embedded fingerprint sensor for both the iPad Pro 10.5 - inch and iPhone 8.
KGI Securities predicts that Samsung will finally be able to
embed a fingerprint sensor under the display of the Note 9, and will stick with a rear - mounted sensor for the Galaxy S9.
KGI reports that Samsung believes it's in no rush to
embed a fingerprint sensor since Apple hasn't been able to produce a similar technology on a mass scale either.
Most high - end smartphone manufacturers were expected to unveil devices with display
embedded fingerprint sensors in 2017.
It all revolves around
an embedded fingerprint sensor, a touchy subject for both Samsung and Apple right now.
Many rumors currently lean toward the Galaxy S9 not featuring a display
embedded fingerprint sensor.
If Apple is not able to get
the embedded fingerprint sensor ready in time, it is possible that the iPhone 8 will ship with facial recognition as the only form of biometric authentication.
Samsung Display has prepared three or four solutions for Samsung Electronics to
embed the fingerprint sensor inside of the main display, and both are seriously considering one of the solutions.
It goes without saying that this button would bear
an embedded fingerprint sensor.
The Short comings of Apple's Touch ID: Microsoft notes that more recently, the iPhone introduced a touch identification technology that allows users to easily and securely unlock their devices by
embedding a fingerprint sensor in the home button.
The rear still sports a power button — with
embedded fingerprint sensor — and the power button itself is a disappointment, as it feels uneven and doesn't offer reassuring feedback when pressed.
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Embedded Fingerprint Sensor, Leaked Dummy Hints
The iPhone 8, Apple's 10th - anniversary device is expected to have high - end features such as a laser autofocus camera, a display -
embedded fingerprint sensor, facial recognition and augmented reality compatibility.
Samsung reportedly tried its best to have
an embedded fingerprint sensor in the Galaxy S8's display but Synaptics was unable to develop the technology on time.
Note 9 is also expected to have the much - awaited smartphone feature — a display -
embedded fingerprint sensor.
According to a new report from the Korea Herald and spotted by BGR, Samsung Display is prepping «three or four solutions for Samsung Electronics to
embed the fingerprint sensor inside of the main display.»
The iPhone 8 too is expected to be devoid of a home button and have a display -
embedded fingerprint sensor.
Instead, the company is expected to go for a display -
embedded fingerprint sensor.
Previously, it was reported that Samsung's biggest rival opted to launch the handset either in October or November due to some development and production setbacks such as the company's failed attempt at
embedding the fingerprint sensor into the device's display.