German Cyber Agency Warns Against Fingerprint-Only Phone Unlocking
Germany’s federal cybersecurity agency has told people to stop relying on a fingerprint alone to unlock a phone or open a sensitive app, arguing that…
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Japanese Police Use Court Warrant for Forced Face Unlock of Smartphones
Japanese police have begun using court-issued physical-inspection warrants to compel facial unlocking of smartphones in investigations where officers believe…
Google Extends Android Identity Check to Enforce Biometric-Only App Access Outside Trusted Locations
Google is expanding Android’s anti-theft capabilities with an update to its Identity Check feature in Android 16 QPR2, slated for public release in Q4 2025,…
ID Tech Digest – July 17, 2025
Welcome to ID Tech’s digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Moscow Aims to…
Leaks Tip Faster Ultrasonic Sensor and Qi2 Charging for Google’s Pixel 10
According to leaked promotional material, Google’s forthcoming Pixel 10 lineup is expected to refine the biometric toolkit introduced in the Pixel 9. The most…
Samsung Files Patent for Palm Recognition Tech for Phones, Wins Face Liveness Appeal
Samsung has filed a new European patent application for an advanced palm print recognition system, signaling a potential expansion of the company’s biometric…
Apple Testing Under-Display Face ID for 2025 iPhone 18 Pro Models
Apple is reportedly testing under-display Face ID technology for its upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models, according to recent leaks from the Weibo-based source…
Singaporean Financial Authorities Look to Phase Out OTPs
Singaporean authorities have determined that one-time passwords (OTPs) are too vulnerable to be used in the city-state’s banking sector. The Monetary Authority…
New Study Flags Vulnerabilities of “Fingerphoto” Biometrics
Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) are flagging the vulnerabilities of fingerprint-based smartphone authentication in a…
Goodix, Samsung Find New Takes on Mobile Fingerprint Scanning
Goodix and Samsung have introduced new fingerprint registration methods aimed at improving user convenience and enhancing security on their latest devices.…