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Re:Cops can force suspect to unlock phone with thumbprint, U... by kergonath on Thursday April 18, 2024 @06:12PM (#40081312)
I think the point was that after more than a couple of hours you should not be able to unlock a device using biometrics alone. I would tend to agree. Biometrics are a convenience, but also a weakness.
Re:Cops can force suspect to unlock phone with thumbprint, U... by AdamJacobMuller on Thursday April 18, 2024 @06:41PM (#40081520)
Correct, that was my point, and iOS already does this. I'm surprised Android does not.
Re:Cops can force suspect to unlock phone with thumbprint, U... by saagarjha on Thursday April 18, 2024 @08:18PM (#40082130)
Android does this too.