iPhone X Keeps Notifications Private Until Owner’s Face Is Scanned

Since Apple has removed Touch ID fingerprint sensor on the iPhone X, the first buyers getting the device on November 3 are in for a few surprises, including several that are related to the way the facial recognition system works and handles notifications.

First and foremost, it’s important to emphasize that Apple claims an accuracy of 1:1,000,000, which the company says clearly surpasses the one of the Touch ID which reached 1:50,000. But as we’ve all seen during the Apple event on September 12, there are moments when facial recognition does fail, leaving users with no other option than to enter the passcode to unlock the device.

But facial recognition has been developed in a way to ensure the full privacy of the owner. A while ago, we reported to you that the iPhone X hides notifications when someone else is looking at the scree… (read more)

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