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Apple Inc. Biometrics News
Apple supports the reuse of biometric sensors, simplifying the repair process
Apple 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… |
| Aug 16, 2023 | New Apple patents for emotion recognition and MacBook face authenticationApple may be inching closer to including Face ID biometrics in its MacBook laptops, based on a newly granted patent…. |
| Aug 11, 2023 | Apple files patents to enhance iris biometrics authenticator, let systems read lipsApple has had three patent applications published that could enhance its biometric authenticator Optic ID feature and equip its devices… |
| Jun 22, 2023 | Apple expands passkey play, gets patent for Touch ID on desktopsIt will come as a surprise to very few that Apple continues to play with its identity features in phones… |
| Jun 13, 2023 | Apple looks to protect IP on biometrics for vision correction and headset authenticationApple has included facial recognition technology for the iPhone in one of its latest patents, which could potentially be used… |
| Jun 6, 2023 | Apple Vision Pro headset to have Optic ID biometrics built inApple announced its new Optic ID biometrics for the Vision Pro VR headset at its annual developers’ conference. The device… |
| May 31, 2023 | Apple patents multi-function digital ID with liveness, other security featuresA U.S. patent has been awarded for binding biometric authentication to a person’s digital ID. It likely will be combined… |
| May 19, 2023 | Digital ID projects in the US continue to dribble outApple-compatible digital IDs have come to a fourth U.S. state – Georgia. The mobile driver’s license development program was run… |
| Apr 11, 2023 | Apple patents wink/nod smart home communications. Biometric startup enters doorbell marketThe home biometric camera market could be getting new capabilities and another player. Apple has been awarded a patent (US… |
| Mar 27, 2023 | Apple patent filing for under-display biometrics capture system publishedA new method for capturing face, fingerprint and iris biometrics from under the display of an electronic device is the… |
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…
