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Re: iPhone X

#241

Probably not a good sign that FaceID failed on stage for Craig on his first try (had to use a passcode to log in) during the demo.

Bill Gates got a BSOD during a big demo. Shit happens.

This is also a classic worth watching: https://youtu.be/2Y_Jp6PxsSQ?t=31s

Double the...

Re: iPhone X

#242
post #73

I wonder how well Face ID works with dark skinned people. Dead serious. Historically facial recognition has had a tough time with dark skinned folks. The inclusion of an IR camera should mitigate, if not solve this, but I'm curious to the accuracy in practice.

It uses an IR camera, so it wouldn't matter the skin color. Also people's skin color changes over time so that wouldn't be a reliable system anyways

I'm aware that it uses an IR camera. What I'm curious about is what the accuracy rates are in practice for light vs dark skinned people for Face ID in general. There's more to Face ID than just the type of camera they're using, I imagine. Also, what do you mean by that wouldn't be.... What is "that?"

Re: iPhone X

#243
Given how painfully slow wireless charging is, I'd prefer they go for the rapid charging feature. May not be as sexy but it's way more useful.

Re: iPhone X

#244

- Ugly notch - No USB-C - Gimmicky features - Protruding camera - $999

Exactly!

and add this:

- to access Ctrl Center, every time you have to swipe from the top right corner of the screen, on a 5.8" screen for God's sake...

Re: iPhone X

#245
post #223

Guess, With Face ID, Apple making Fbi or any govt authority's 'Hey can you open this iPhone' case much much harder. Like iPad replaced a log of information display in Public places like airports, Face ID could one day become our entry pass in many places. But in the age of Trump, what if Equifax fate to apple?

With Face ID, all the government has to do is detain you. Apple warned against evil twins, but they should have warned against anyone living with you. Family members, kids, roommates.

Face ID: Don't go to sleep ever again

Re: iPhone X

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post #121

It's interesting how Apple is moving away from being the first phone with a feature (face id, Samsung did that before, or oled displays that are edge to edge). I think the shift from that innovation is a maturing step, but also a sign that the company is aging poorly. They can no longer claim to be leading with creation, just with quality. More and more the focus in smartphone development, not just Apple, is on being…

Samsung does every feature first, and terribly. They hit check boxes. Apple executes. You could unlock Samsung phones with photographs [1] [1] http://www.businessinsider.com/samsung-galaxy-note-8-facial-...

Samsung didn't do face unlock first either, it was part of Android 4.0. Of course, using a single camera without movement you'll only get 2d data, so it shouldn't stand a chance against Apple's 3d sensor.

Re: iPhone X

#250

I am not interested in the X model without TouchID. FaceID provides a less secure authentication method than TouchID. * Sleeping victims * Attacker holds the phone to your face Its not as simple as using the 'wrong finger'. You only have one face. This is awful, Apple. What were you thinking?

You have to actively look at the display to unlock it. So sleeping wouldn't work.
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