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Apple Inc. Biometrics News
Apple patent filing aims for reuse of digital ID without sacrificing privacy
A patent filing from Apple for ensuring a presented reusable digital ID belongs to the person holding it via selfie…
Oct 9, 2024 | App stores enter the age verification debate as social media points fingersIn the dialogue about how to effectively protect young people from accessing adult content online, social media companies take a… |
Sep 13, 2024 | Utah judge blocks age verification requirement for social mediaA federal judge in Utah has ruled in favor of tech lobby group NetChoice and against the state’s new law… |
Aug 15, 2024 | New iOS APIs will allow NFC transactions outside Apple Wallet, Apple PayWith the release of iOS 18 in September, developers can offer in‑app NFC contactless transactions through new NFC and Secure… |
Aug 12, 2024 | Passkeys highlighted in new CISA guidance on secure-by-design softwareThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have released a guide to help… |
Jun 12, 2024 | iOS 18 APIs suggest more digital ID integrations coming to Apple WalletA set of APIs bundled with iOS 18 indicates that more digital IDs may soon be integrated with Apple Wallet…. |
May 28, 2024 | Face ID component-maker’s plant could close as Apple ends ordersThe future of Coherent‘s facility in County Durham, England is in jeopardy following the loss of its primary customer, Apple…. |
Apr 25, 2024 | Apple acquires French computer vision, facial analysis startupApple has acquired Datakalab, a Paris-based startup that specializes in AI compression and computer vision. The acquisition was finalized in… |
Apr 22, 2024 | Apple to placate EU by opening developer access to NFC scanning, Face IDApple’s tap-and-go mobile payments system, ID scanning and biometric capabilities should be available to rivals soon, with a report from… |
Apr 15, 2024 | Apple supports the reuse of biometric sensors, simplifying the repair processApple has announced its repair options, addressing concerns voiced by right-to-repair advocates. The tech giant has revealed that it will… |
Mar 27, 2024 | Apple patents for a secure transition of enrolling biometric templates with every software updateApple has potentially addressed security concerns when it comes to safeguarding sensitive biometric data, such as facial images or fingerprints,… |
Mar 19, 2024 | Patent lawsuit ruling against Assa Abloy and HID Global thrown outThe U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has thrown out decisions in favor of CPC Patent Technologies over Assa Abloy… |
Mar 15, 2024 | Tennessee’s proposed digital ID bill not necessary for mDL launchRecently proposed legislation to establish a digital ID in the state of Tennessee may not have been necessary, while users… |
Feb 5, 2024 | Vision Pro iris sensor added to Apple’s fingerprint and face authenticatorsThe happiest day at Apple isn’t its release of a great annual report. It’s when executives see how the market… |
Dec 14, 2023 | Less passcodes, more biometric protections on iPhones in new beta testApple is testing a new security setting to address the theft of iPhones and at least one of the new… |
Dec 8, 2023 | Fingerprint Cards appoints CRO, ProofID names 2 regional CEOsFingerprint Cards AB and ProofID have announced hires for leadership roles. Biocatch and MSite have named new members of their… |
Nov 24, 2023 | Apple rumored to be retiring fingerprint biometrics on iPhonesThe next generation of iPhones may not come with Apple’s biometric fingerprint sensor TouchID, according to whispers from the Chinese… |
Oct 16, 2023 | The authentication sector is betting on passkeys, but passwords refuse to go awayThe results of the 2023 Workforce Authentication Report are out, and show employers eager to move beyond passwords and embrace… |
Oct 13, 2023 | Apple invents face biometric system for smart glasses wearers to unlock other devicesPatently Apple reports Apple has filed a new patent application for a new Face ID system designed for smart glasses… |
Oct 2, 2023 | Australian firm loses biometrics patent infringement suits against AppleA U.S. patent body has ruled against an alleged patent-trolling Australian company and in favor of Apple in a patent-infringement… |
Apple Inc. Industry Insights
Apple’s promised mobile driver’s license and the fear of vendor lock-in
iOS 15 was supposed to include the first set of mobile driver’s licenses launched in partnership with 8 states. Now…