Apple Brought One of the Mac's Best Security Features to iPhone Duo

Apple’s new iPhone Duo lacks Face ID. That may irk users who are used to the smooth unlocking experience that a facial biometric system provides, but fortunately Apple has brought over one of the Mac’s best authentication features to its first foldable iPhone. Touch ID is integrated into the Duo’s side button for authentication whether iPhone Duo is open or closed, but if you own an Apple Watch, you can opt to have it unlock your iPhone Duo without you having to press a thing.

Pre-orders for iPhone Duo begin at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time on Friday, October 16, with availability beginning Friday, October 23. Related Roundup: iPhone Duo This article, " Apple Brought One of the Mac’s Best Security Features to iPhone Duo " first appeared on com Discuss this article in our forums.

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