Now talking about
the iris scanning technology, chances are more that the next generations of Google Pixel smartphones might include this technology.
Outside of this new feature, you'll also find the same
iris scanning technology that debuted on the Note 7 last year, and also made its way to the Galaxy S8 family earlier this too.
Google has actually introduced the face recognition technology with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and then Samsung has bought
the iris scanning technology to the Note 7, the first ever Smartphone to include the Iris scanner was the Samsung Galaxy Note 7.
Fingerprint sensors are becoming all the rage these days, with nearly all well - known smartphone manufacturers implementing the feature into their high - end handsets, but
iris scanning technology has been something of a whisper.
Despite Samsung's attempt to pioneer
iris scanning technology as an authentication mechanism for mobile devices, the company appears to be heavily betting on the fingerprint technology instead.
With the launch of the Galaxy S8,
this iris scanning technology is expected to make its official debut on the Galaxy S series.
Samsung launched
an iris scanning technology with the Galaxy Note 7.
Samsung has brought about some positive changes to the biometric authentication on the Samsung Galaxy S9 by combining facial recognition technology with its unique
iris scanning technology to bring about one of the most secure and hassle - free ways of unlocking a phone we've seen yet.
According to the publication, the unnamed sources disclosed that the iPhone 8 will come with
iris scanning technology.
While there is no doubt that the Note 7 made highlights in a number of ways, including the adoption of its name instead of the expected Galaxy Note 6, debuting
an iris scanning technology as well as coming in with a brand new design language for the Galaxy Note series, one aspect did not stand out as expected.
It says the Nokia 9 may come with
iris scanning technology, similar to that on the Samsung Galaxy S8, which uses it as a security measure.
Samsung's flagship phones for this year, the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8, already have
iris scanning technology, so it is being speculated that the South Korean company could be one - upping Apple by adding 3D sensing technology as an extra layer of security to the Galaxy S9's camera module.
It will be interesting to see if Samsung incorporates a similar idea into
its iris scanning technology or if Apple can muster up something similar with Face ID.
It performs reliably and far exceeds the functionality of Samsung's
iris scanning technology.
Since these phones are usually sold in developing markets — markets where Samsung Pay hasn't arrived yet — the push for
iris scanning technology in budget phones could also mean the Korean tech giant has plans to roll out the digital wallet service to more of these developing markets.
The iPhone 8 could include
iris scanning technology, along with all its other new features, claims a report citing industry sources.
This software and the general
iris scanning technology will also be expanded to Samsung's budget smartphone lineup as the company pushes its mobile banking initiative to more markets.
The company's 2016 phablet may have received a lot of negative press, but
the iris scanning technology was definitely a stunning feat at the time.
Apple is widely rumored to launch a high - end iPhone with an edge - to - edge OLED display this year, which has been variously called the «iPhone 8» or «iPhone X» to commemorate the smartphone's tenth anniversary, and rumors suggest the device will an include iris scanner to authenticate with your eyes.iPhone 8 concept by visual designer Moe SlahTaiwanese website DigiTimes, citing unnamed «industry sources,» claims the so - called «iPhone 8» will include an OLED display, wireless charging, and
iris scanning technology, the latter of which would presumably enable iPhone users to unlock their device or use Apple Pay by authenticating with their eyes.A person's iris, or the circular colored muscle of the eye, contains a complex and random pattern that is unique to each individual.DigiT
The latest report is in contrast to an earlier report from DigiTimes that claimed that
the iris scanning technology won't be included in the Apple smartphones before 2018.
Samsung wants you to think that
the iris scan technology on its new flagship phone, the Galaxy S8, is unbeatable.
Simply put, Intelligent Scan is there so users won't have to choose between face and
iris scanning technologies manually.
The report states that the Galaxy S9 and S9 + will likely come equipped with a feature called «Intelligent Scan,» which is basically a combination of facial recognition and
iris scanning technologies.
Facial recognition and
iris scanning technologies were included with the S8 and S8 + to bolster security options.
Not exact matches
The respondents were also in favour of the expansion of programs like Nexus, which allows faster processing of pre-screened travellers to the U.S. and Canada by using photo - ID with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
technology 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.
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.
Samsung will reportedly add
iris -
scanning technology to the Galaxy S lineup along with a new «Infinity Display.»
The S8 also offers
iris scanning that also works well in the dark, but having two
technologies to do one thing seems like overkill.
«But while Google's rivals are setting the stage for what's to come by incorporating potentially trendsetting new
technologies like facial recognition and
iris scanning, Google is quickly catching up.»
«But while Google's rivals are setting the stage for what's to come by incorporating potentially trendsetting new
technologies like facial recognition and
iris scanning, Google...
The mention of
iris recognition in Kuo's notes is a tad surprising because some earlier reports have claimed that Apple is more interested in facial recognition that
iris -
scanning technology is not in the cards for the next iPhone.
Elsewhere, the new iPhone will reportedly feature wireless charging and new biometric recognition
technology (possibly
iris and / or face
scanning).
By enhancing the
iris scanner, which verifies users» identity by
scanning and storing unique
iris patterns, Samsung's reportedly hoping to solidify its lead in biometric verification
technology for banking transactions.
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.
With its
iris -
scanning technology and the incredibly useful Continuum desktop mode, Microsoft's Lumia 950 is a great device.
An A11 processor under the hood based on the 10 - nm processor
technology,
iris / facial
scanning and a multi-sensor camera are some other rumors that have surfaced about the smartphone.
The devices support Intelligent
Scan, a new verification mode that intelligently fuses the collective strength of
iris scanning and facial recognition
technology to quickly and conveniently unlock a user's phone in any environment.
Microsoft has been using
iris -
scanning technology for some time as part of its Windows Hello biometric authentication platform, but the company has now patented an enhanced version of that
technology would could be used in future devices.
The more expensive price tag is said to be due to the upgrades in the 10th anniversary iPhone, like the inclusion of an edge - to - edge OLED display with very thin bezels, as well as the addition of wireless charging
technology, facial recognition /
iris scanning and True Tone display.
It is also worth noting that credible Apple insider and KGI Securities analyst Ming - Chi Kuo has said that Apple is more interested in developing facial recognition
technology than
iris scanning.
We already have phones that can be unlocked with either a fingerprint or a face or
iris scan, but Synaptics came up with an all - in - one system that makes use of both these
technologies >>
When Samsung introduced its
iris -
scanning technology, it proudly claimed that it is one of the most secure and reliable biometric techniques because it is quite impossible to replicate a person's
iris.
«Samsung continues to raise the bar in the Android market with the Galaxy S9 offering convenient new security features such as face recognition and
iris scanning to unlock the phone, water resistant
technology, wireless charging and amazing new camera functions which are all innovations we know Optus customers will love,» he said.
Lee also mentions that the company is looking at implementing
iris / retina
scanning technology for its next flagship, lending credence to the plethora of rumors that have been swirling around in the last few months.
Many rumors have suggested that the Galaxy S5 will feature fingerprint
scanning technology, while others have indicated that Samsung will go the extra mile and settle for the more advanced
iris (eye)
scanning instead, with a Samsung official going as far as confirming that the company has been considering
iris recognition functionality.
«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.
Facial recognition is certainly more comfortable to use, compared to
iris or fingerprint
scanning technology, as it only requires users to simply look at the phone.
Analysts believe that facial and voice recognition will replace the currently used
iris and fingerprint
scanning technologies in the future, once issues with security are resolved.
The
technology allows you to unlock a phone with an
iris scanner like the Lumia 950 after it
scans your eyes.