Fingerprint Authentication news and trends

WhatsApp To Include Fingerprint Scanning For Android Devices
Authentication // January 09, 2019

WhatsApp, the messaging app owned by Facebook, is gearing up to add fingerprint scanning for Android devices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

Precise Biometrics Teams Up With NXP For Smart Cards
Payments Innovation // June 07, 2018

With the growth of contactless payments, Precise Biometrics is teaming up with NXP Semiconductors for a smart card solution. Precise BioMatch® Card software will be integrated into NXP’s contactless biometric smart cards with the collaboration, Precise said in an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the...

InAuth Gets Into Biometrics With InMobile Solution
Security & Fraud // April 20, 2017

InAuth, the device authentication and intelligence mobile-focused company, announced Wednesday (April 19) it is formally launching InMobile Biometrics, an enhancement adding biometric authentication to InMobile’s capabilities. InMobile Biometrics combines fingerprint technology with InAuth’s InMobile solution to deliver a device identification offering with integrated and secure...

Apple Gets Patent Approval For Biometrics Reader
Apple // March 01, 2017

One of Apple’s patent applications for a biometrics reader using fingerprints that would be used in future iPhone models has been approved by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. This brings users one step closer to auto-authentication when making purchases with their iPhones. Get the Full Story...

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WhatsApp To Include Fingerprint Scanning For Android Devices

January 09, 2019
WhatsApp, the messaging app owned by Facebook, is gearing up to add fingerprint scanning for Android devices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to […]

Precise Biometrics Teams Up With NXP For Smart Cards

June 07, 2018
With the growth of contactless payments, Precise Biometrics is teaming up with NXP Semiconductors for a smart card solution. Precise BioMatch® Card software will be integrated into NXP’s contactless biometric smart...

InAuth Gets Into Biometrics With InMobile Solution

April 20, 2017
InAuth, the device authentication and intelligence mobile-focused company, announced Wednesday (April 19) it is formally launching InMobile Biometrics, an enhancement adding biometric authentication to InMobile’s capabilities. InMobile Biometrics combines fingerprint...

Apple Gets Patent Approval For Biometrics Reader

March 01, 2017
One of Apple’s patent applications for a biometrics reader using fingerprints that would be used in future iPhone models has been approved by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. This brings users...