A lot of Blass's report on the Galaxy S8 matches what The Guardian posted earlier this week, particularly in regards to the S8's newfound
iris scanning features and the so - called «infinity display» that will stretch across the front of the phone.
Samsung added a feature called Intelligent Scan in the S9 and S9 +, which joins the traditional passcode in addition to the fingerprint sensor, face recognition and
iris scanning features already baked into previous generations of the Galaxy S line.
Samsung has also shifted the fingerprint scanner below the camera module and the face and
iris scan feature is also present on both phones.
Samsung, on the other hand, has
iris scanning feature to unlock Galaxy S8.
In addition to packing
an iris scanning feature, the Galaxy Note 7 was also rumored to be coming in with a dual - lens camera.
It gets even worse when looking at
the iris scanning feature, but this was still very new and could have a lesser impact on the choice of devices.
«Many people are fanatical about iris recognition technology and we are studying the possibility,» said Lee; his words suggest that even if the Galaxy S5 doesn't sport
the iris scan feature, at least the Galaxy Note 4 could do so when it launches later this year.
The new 3D sensor could also include
an iris scanning feature.
Not exact matches
They both have beautiful, edge - to - edge displays, top - of - the - line cameras, and futuristic
features like wireless charging and
iris scanning.
Customers using the new phone, which is set to launch this month, will be able to use the technology, as well as fingerprint and
iris scanning when using
features including Samsung Pay, according to Bloomberg.
For biometrics authentication, the Galaxy S7 series came only with a fingerprint scanner, while the Galaxy S8 series comes with a number of new security
features, including
iris scanning and face detection.
The facial recognition functionality has been brought over from the Galaxy S8 and it's coupled with the
iris scanner in this iteration for a new
feature called Intelligence
Scan.
The
feature enables the Galaxy S9 to authenticate the user's identity by a combination of face recognition and
iris scanning for improved results in cases where either one of the methods might struggle.
and that tonight will
feature metal detectors,
iris scans and hologram IDs.
The novelty of
features like facial recognition and
iris scanning has worn off and I find myself using the fingerprint scanner.
In an obvious attempt to replicate Apple's Face ID system, Samsung has introduced a new combination face -
scanning /
iris -
scanning feature that can be used to unlock the phone instead of the fingerprint scanner.
The camera works as a security system, too, though it lacks the sophistication of Apple's Face ID, found on the iPhone X. Samsung combined two existing
features, face unlock and
iris scanning, into a
feature called Intelligent
Scan.
The Pixel 2 does have Face Unlock, which has been a
feature of Android for some time now, but
scanning an
iris is something only the Galaxy S9 can do in this case.
The facial recognition functionality has been brought over from the Galaxy S8 and it's coupled with the
iris scanner in this iteration for a new
feature called Intelligence
Scan.
Samsung also added a
feature called Intelligent
Scan that combines both facial and
iris scans.
As for rumoured specs, the S9 is expected to
feature a Snapdragon 845 chip, 5.7 - inch display, 8 - megapixel front - facing camera with autofocus, 12 - megapixel camera that has the ability to switch between f / 1.5 and f / 2.4 apertures, and the same
iris scanning tech that is found in the current S8.
The Samsung Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8 +, and Galaxy Note 8 all offer an
iris scanner, however, nowhere in their software is an «Intelligent
Scan»
feature ever mentioned.
Called Intelligent
Scan, the
feature reportedly «combines face and
iris scanning to improve accuracy and security even in low or very bright light.»
The
feature enables the Galaxy S9 to authenticate the user's identity by a combination of face recognition and
iris scanning for improved results in cases where either one of the methods might struggle.
The rumors promised curved glass and OLED displays, and
features like
iris scanning.
The iPhone 8 could include
iris scanning technology, along with all its other new
features, claims a report citing industry sources.
In its place, Apple may
feature new facial or
iris recognition technology that will allow you to unlock the phone using sensors that
scan your face and eyes.
While Samsung offers a variety of security methods for unlocking the Note 8, including
iris scanning (first added to the Galaxy series with the Note 7), facial recognition and an awkwardly placed fingerprint sensor that sits beside the Note 8's most exciting
feature, the phone's dual camera.
In fact, the only major concern many have had with respect to the Galaxy Note 8 is the fingerprint placement, but there are alternatives to this
feature such as facial recognition and
iris scanning, both of which are not available on the Google Pixel 2 XL.
Other
features that could debut this year include wireless charging,
iris scanning or facial recognition, and a next - generation Touch ID sensor embedded within the iPhone's display.
The Galaxy S9 + also comes with a new «intelligent
scan»
feature that uses a combination of facial recognition and
iris scanning to authenticate, and while the OnePlus 5T also has a face unlock
feature, it isn't as secure as what Samsung is offering.
Galaxy S9 rumors point to a new
feature called Intelligent
Scan, which combines
iris and facial recognition to create a more secure authentication system.
Ming - Chi Kuo predicts that iPhone 8 could include advanced biometric
features like
iris scanning or facial recognition.
The S9 and S9 + also uses a
feature called «Intelligent
Scan,» which combines the handset's
iris scanning capabilities and face recognition, replacing either unlock
It has an
iris -
scanning feature that combines with Samsung Knox for security, as well as a fingerprint scanner.
Like Arcuri, other rumors say they iPhone 8
features that could be included in the new models are a glass back and a bright, flexible screen,
iris / facial
scanning and A11 processor.
It
features a lightning - fast fingerprint sensor, as well as facial recognition and
iris scanning to unlock it.
The Galaxy S8 and S8 + also incorporate an improved
iris scanner, and
feature the more traditional biometric authenticators like fingerprint
scanning and facial recognition.
Other iPhone 8
features that could be included in the new models are a glass back and a bright, flexible screen,
iris / facial
scanning and A11 processor.
Further confirming this, on a beta version of Samsung's Android Oreo a hidden
feature was found dubbed «Intelligent
Scan,» which reportedly combines
iris and face
scanning «to improve accuracy and security even in low or very bright light.»
While Samsung did make a number of upgrades to its camera hardware, don't expect the latest flagship to have a facial identification
feature that matches what you find on the iPhone X. With Samsung's new Intelligent
Scan feature you can unlock your phone using
iris and facial data.
Samsung is also working on a series of extra
features, including improved
iris scanning and face recognition.
And while Samsung's Face Recognition
feature is indeed faster than
iris scanning, it's also much less secure.
If you've been following all the Galaxy S8 rumors, the handset will likely offer
iris scanning and a built - in fingerprint reader, but it seems that those
features aren't enough.
Both devices are IP68 waterproof and they both
feature iris scanning capabilities.
Which is even more impressive if you consider that the scanner
scans two
irises, meaning the amount of identifying
features amount up to 400.
Because the Galaxy S8 duo and the Galaxy Note 8 all have
iris scanning and front - facing cameras, it's entirely possible that Samsung will add the Intelligent
Scan feature via a firmware update.
Elsewhere, the new iPhone will reportedly
feature wireless charging and new biometric recognition technology (possibly
iris and / or face
scanning).
There's also a face recognition
feature, which isn't the same as
iris scanning on the S8 + and Note 8.
Meanwhile, a report in Korean Economic Daily claims that Samsung will complement the S8's
iris -
scanning feature with facial recognition technology that will also let you unlock your new phone, while Bloomberg says you'll also be able to use those capabilities to verify mobile payments.