The Galaxy S8 reminded me of a very useful but almost abandoned Android feature

by dbadmin | Feb 21, 2025 | Biometrics, Features, Fingerprint scanner

Today’s top Android phones all have in-display fingerprint sensors, and this tech has made major strides over the years. In fact, many modern high-end phones have ultrasonic in-display sensors with fast, accurate unlocking and the ability to scan wet fingers. However,...

Android 16 DP2 lets you use your Pixel’s Fingerprint Unlock even when the screen is off

by dbadmin | Dec 18, 2024 | Android 16, Authority Insights, Fingerprint scanner, News

Google has added a new setting that lets you use your Pixel’s Fingerprint Unlock even when its screen is off. Previously, your Pixel’s screen had to be turned on in order for its fingerprint sensor to be active. We spotted the new setting in the latest Android 16...

Poll result: Pixel 9 hardware has charmed you, but Google AI’s a harder sell

by dbadmin | Jul 13, 2024 | AI, Fingerprint scanner, Google, Google Pixel 9, News, Polls

With Samsung’s big summer launch already in the rear-view mirror, Android fans who thrive on novelty are turning their attention to what’s next — and in just one short month, that’s set to be Google’s Pixel 9. As we get ready for the Pixel 9 launch, we’ve been...

A better (and more sensual) way to register your fingerprint is here

by dbadmin | Jul 12, 2024 | Fingerprint scanner, News

Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority A newly launched Iqoo phone is the first to offer a “sliding enrollment” feature for the in-display fingerprint sensor. This allows you to effectively massage the fingerprint scanner to register your print, instead of...

This nasty trick makes the Pixel 7 fingerprint scanner more reliable

by dbadmin | May 24, 2023 | Fingerprint scanner, Google Pixel, Google Pixel 7, News

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority A Redditor has uncovered an icky workaround for unlocking Pixel phones with dry fingers. The user advises that you wipe the side of your nose and then unlock your phone. The Google Pixel 7 series delivers a more reliable...

Poll: Do you prefer fingerprint scanners or face unlock?

by dbadmin | Dec 21, 2022 | Android Security, Fingerprint scanner, News, Survey

Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Fingerprint scanners and face unlock are the two main biometric unlocking methods available on smartphones today, allowing us to seamlessly unlock our handsets, pay for purchases, and more. Do you have a preference for one...