by dbadmin | Mar 11, 2025 | Fingerprint scanner, Google, Google Pixel 8, Google Pixel 9, News
Google’s latest Android update is causing problems for the fingerprint reader on some Pixel phones. The bug is extremely rare, but on affected handsets the fingerprint scanner stops working altogether. Fixing the issue seems to be as simple as fully powering down the...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
