The recently launched Google Pixel 9 series officially makes use of Qualcomm's 3D Sonic Gen 2 fingerprint sensor, which is the same fingerprint sensor used in the Samsung Galaxy S24 series.
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Samsung has promised a patch to fix the in-display fingerprint scanner in its Galaxy S10, after concerns were raised that anyone could unlock it when a screen protector was applied on the phone.
The firm is reportedly testing in-display fingerprint scanners and has received successes from suppliers integrating the technology into the iPhones, but mass-production is proving to be daunting.
Images have come out of what appears to be a patent for an on-screen fingerprint scanner belonging to Chinese smartphone maker Meizu. The patent details suggest it was hidden for quite some time.
Vivo made headlines at CES when it showed its X20 Plus handset with a new twist - an under-screen fingerprint scanner from Synaptics. The device was well-received, and has now begun shipping in China.
While the Synaptics sensor was a breakthrough in fingerprint scanning for OLED displays, JDI has come up with its own version for LCDs that is actually built into the substrate of the glass.
Leaks had suggested that Chinese smartphone maker Vivo had solved the problem of an in-display fingerprint scanner, thanks to Synaptics. The company has officially confirmed it, showing it off at CES.
During its announcement for its in-display fingerprint reader, Synaptics also touted that a large manufacturer would show off a working production phone at CES. It turns out that company will be Vivo.
The Galaxy S8's fingerprint scanner placement caused quite of bit of consternation when the handset was released. Samsung has been trying to implement the scanner in-screen, but that may not happen.
According to a report by The Korea Herald, the fingerprint scanner on the Samsung Galaxy S8 was moved at the last minute as Synaptics, the company developing the integrated scanner, ran out of time.
Samsung's Windows 10 tablet, the Galaxy TabPro S, can already be unlocked using the fingerprint sensor on some Galaxy smartphones - but that support will soon be extended to all Windows 10 PCs.
The UK's Rail Delivery Group has outlined plans to "harness digital technology" to expand capacity and improve the quality of travel for passengers on the country's congested national rail network.
Microsoft has shone a spotlight on Windows Hello partner devices with the company noting that there were over 100 unique devices and accessories available during the 2016 holiday season.
You can now pre-order Sony's Xperia X Compact for $449.99. But before you do, bear in mind that the device - like the new Xperia XZ flagship - doesn't come with a fingerprint sensor in the US.
After unveiling the Xperia XZ and X Compact a couple of weeks ago, Sony has confirmed that the two high-end handsets will launch in the US without the fingerprint sensors available in other markets.
HP's impressive Elite x3 phone, with Windows 10 Mobile will be getting the Anniversary Update in about two weeks' time. The update will bring quite a few bug fixes and improvements.
Google is working with HTC on two new Nexus devices, expected to be unveiled later this year. While the phones' specs were leaked previously, this is our first real look at the design of the Sailfish.
An issue recently discovered by a startup regarding iPhone's Touch ID, found that imprinting a fingerprint on Play-Doh, then on the sensor can make the phone believe a real fingerprint was used.
The OnePlus 2 is coming in July and today OnePlus debuted news of a fingerprint sensor on the device that will be faster than the 'Touch ID' sensor found on existing iPhone's.
The Ulefone Be Touch has an awesome metal bezel wrapping the phone and an interesting fingerprint scanner/home button combo. While you wait on the review, check out our unboxing and first impressions!
According to a latest leak, Samsung may be prepping a OLED variant of its Galaxy Tab tablet under the name Galaxy Tab S, making it one of the first tablets to feature the technology.
The WSJ is reporting that HTC is getting ready to launch its long-rumored HTC One Max handset. This phablet-like device will reportedly feature a 5.9-inch screen and a fingerprint scanner.
Images have surfaced which, it is claimed, show the next-generation iPad mini sporting a gold and white colour scheme, similar to the new iPhone 5s, along with a Touch ID fingerprint sensor.
The German hacker group Chaos Computing Club claims to have used fake fingerprints to access the Touch ID sensor that's included in Apple's just launched iPhone 5s.
