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iPhone tips: How to create and use Face ID on iPhone and iPad Pro

Embrace the future of biometric security with Apple's Face ID on your iPhone or iPad Pro. Through these iPad Pro and iPhone tips, you can bid farewell to manual passcode entries, as Face ID allows you to effortlessly unlock your device with just a glance. Let's dive into the essentials of setting up and using Face ID on your compatible Apple devices. Before delving into the wonders of Face ID, make sure you're armed with one of the following devices:iPhone 15 Series,iPhone 14 Series, iPhone 13 Series, iPhone 12 Series,…

Apple may not bring back Touch IDs to iPhones, here’s why

Apple will not bring back Touch ID on the iPhone 16 lineup and is working to embed TrueDepth camera sensors under the display for a full-screen Face ID experience. The company is also developing the next-generation iPhone SE 4, which may remove Touch ID and include all components for Face ID. Apple will not bring back Touch ID on the iPhone 16 lineup and is working to embed TrueDepth camera sensors under the display for a full-screen Face ID experience. The company is also developing the next-generation iPhone SE 4,…

Apple Granted Second Face ID Patent Hinting at Potential Arrival on Future MacBook and Mac Computers

Apple has been granted a patent that will enable the firm to offer an alternate form biometric authentication on its MacBook and Mac computers. The Cupertino company currently supports unlocking Mac computers via Touch ID, on select models. It introduced Face ID on the iPhone X in 2017 that uses an array of sensors to securely authenticate a user with facial recognition. While Apple is yet to indicate that it plans to add Face ID to future MacBook models, the company's recent laptops are equipped with a display notch that…

The ESRB Wants to Scan Gamers’ Faces to Verify Their Ages

The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) is seeking approval from the FTC to implement facial age estimation technology to stop kids skirting parental controls. If the industry’s self-regulating body gets its way, kids and their parents may need to get used to taking selfies to sign up for games. David Byrne on New Tech and AI | Gizmodo InterviewIn a recent application submitted by the ESRB, digital identity firm Yoti, and youth digital media company SuperAwesome, the three organizations jointly asked the FTC for

Apple may soon eliminate the notch from your Mac and iPhone

So many Apple devices have the divisive notch cutout these days that the feature has almost become its own brand, yet it continues to stir disapproving glances and attempts to hide it wherever its seen. Now, though, Apple could be on the brink of eliminating it for good. That’s because the company recently filed a patent in Europe outlining how future Apple devices, from Macs to iPhones, could do away with the notch once and for all, giving you a borderless experience that’s unbroken all the way around the screen.…

MacBooks may finally catch up to Windows in this one way

MacBooks have been on a roll lately, and in a lot of ways, they’ve made it difficult for Windows laptops to keep up. Dollar for dollar, they tend to be faster, longer-lasting, and more feature-rich machines. There’s been one blatant feature missing from Macs, though: Face ID. Despite plenty of rumors over the years, Apple has continued to leave Face ID off the MacBook. We’ve been asking for it for years now, but Apple can be stubborn with stuff like this. By contrast, the vast majority of new Windows laptops have…

iOS 17, macOS Sonoma add passkeys to Apple ID! Now, keep hackers away

One of the strengths of the Apple products and the ecosystem are their security-focused features. Features like Touch ID, Face ID, iCloud and more ensure that any data in an Apple device or stored in the servers do not fall into the hands of hackers and other bad actors. And now, to strengthen its security, the company is introducing another important update. Beginning with iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma, users who have an Apple ID will be automatically assigned passkeys. These passkeys will eliminate passwords when…

NYC Bill Would Bar Facial Recognition Use by Landlords, MSG

Brooklyn resident Fabian Rogers knew he had to act in 2018 when his penny-pinching landlord suddenly attempted to install a facial recognition camera in the entrance of a rent-stabilized building he’d called home for years. Under the new security system, all tenants and their loved ones would be forced to submit to a face scan to enter the building. The landlord, like many others, tried to sell the controversial tech as a safety enhancement, but Rogers told Gizmodo he saw it as a sneaky attempt to jack up prices in a…

Best iPad Deals: Save on iPad Air, iPad Mini and iPad Pro

Officially, the biggest deals are behind us, at least until later this year, but even so, it’s still possible to find some great iPad deals. Discounts have appeared on several of the most popular iPads. But rather than recommend you do all the work, we’ve rounded up the best iPad deals you can buy online today, with fantastic discounts on the new 10.2-inch iPad, the latest iPad Air, the travel-friendly iPad Mini, and the top-of-the-line iPad Pro. You can also find deals on new and refurbished earlier iPad models,…

There’s a massive sale happening on iPads today, from $269

Amazon just launched a host of iPad deals, with discounts on the entry-level iPad all the way to the high-end iPad Pro. There’s a lot of configurations to choose from, so to help you decide on which one to buy, we’ve narrowed down all the offers to just the best ones. Apple’s tablets are always in high demand though, so if you’re planning to take advantage of any of these bargains, it would be a good idea to do so as soon as you can. Contents 2021 Apple iPad (Wi-Fi, 64GB) — $269, was $3292021 Apple…