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Coronavirus mask-up unmasks weaknesses of Apple's Face ID

With masked iPhone users struggling to unlock devices using face recognition, Apple should look into on-display fingerprint sensors

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Trevor Tan

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I like Apple's Face ID, but have been hoping for the fingerprint sensor to make a comeback on the iPhone.
The reason is convenience - and it has been ringing especially true in the past two weeks, with the coronavirus outbreak escalating.
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