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Re:Apple Introduces iPhone 17e by frereubu on Monday March 02, 2026 @03:45PM (#47223805)
The thing I've come to like about FaceID on my 13 mini is that I can require it for certain apps to open that don't require it - e.g. messaging as opposed to banking which generally require some kind of auth by default - which is much better security in case someone snatches it out of my hand while it's unlocked. It's pretty seamless because I'm generally looking at the device anyway, and it's much less faff than it would be with TouchID.
Re:Apple Introduces iPhone 17e by jeffbee on Monday March 02, 2026 @04:08PM (#47224097)
I think the way the Pixel does it is strictly better across the board. The fingerprint sensor doesn't sacrifice screen space, and the platform offers face unlock as well.
Re:Apple Introduces iPhone 17e by cyberax on Monday March 02, 2026 @06:24PM (#47225751)
I only wish Pixel retained the back fingerprint sensor. It was sooooo much better than even the current under-the-screen sensor.
Re:Apple Introduces iPhone 17e by billxreynolds on Monday March 02, 2026 @07:45PM (#47226410)
Agreed - the rear fingerprint sensor on my Pixel 5 was far better than the blinding on-screen sensor on my new Pixel 9a.