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Old 03-25-2017, 05:16 PM
 
Location: Metro Washington DC
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Apple’s new Touch ID rule requires you to enter passcode more often than before

The TouchID problem is for iOS device that are not unlocked after a certain time. If you have your phone on charge overnight, it will require you to unlock by passcode. Why bother having TouchID? If they require Passcode all the time that could be circumvented, TouchID is just a convenience feature not a security one. I except end to end TouchID security but, Apple decided that you can unlock with the passcode which is how hackers broke in many times.

The problem does not exist on Android. I hardly ever get challenged for passcode except for permissions.

If Apple doesn't do anything new to iOS, Samsung S8 will beat the iPhone 7 in performance as benchmarks already show it is faster in everything except for single-core performance.
What hackers have broken into iOS through the passcode? I have never heard of this. I see from the ink that it is required after 8 hours. No wonder I never see it. I don't sleep 8 hours. Still, what is this claim of hacking that you are talking about?
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Old 03-25-2017, 06:59 PM
 
Location: Sierra Nevada Land, CA
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What hackers have broken into iOS through the passcode? I have never heard of this. I see from the ink that it is required after 8 hours. No wonder I never see it. I don't sleep 8 hours. Still, what is this claim of hacking that you are talking about?
Android fanboy troll.

Why can't some people just be happy with what they prefer and smile. Insecurity?
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Old 03-25-2017, 07:20 PM
 
Location: Greater Indianapolis
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Currently own an iphone 7 and previously owned a 5s. That said, I plan on going back to android when I can upgrade again. The iphones have always been super reliable and for the most part great phones, but they just seem boring and routine now. Apple isn't innovating anymore... at least not like they used to.
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Old 03-25-2017, 09:48 PM
 
Location: Sierra Nevada Land, CA
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Currently own an iphone 7 and previously owned a 5s. That said, I plan on going back to android when I can upgrade again. The iphones have always been super reliable and for the most part great phones, but they just seem boring and routine now. Apple isn't innovating anymore... at least not like they used to.
Enjoy the adventure that is Android. May it not get in the way of the day to day use of your smartphone.
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Old 03-25-2017, 10:18 PM
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Location: Ohio
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Android phones I can use finger unlock everyday, anytime with no issue.
Not true. The Android OS won't let you unlock with a fingerprint after a restart or shutdown.

I do agree that iOS requires the code more frequently.
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Old 03-27-2017, 09:40 AM
 
Location: Greater Indianapolis
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Not true. The Android OS won't let you unlock with a fingerprint after a restart or shutdown.

I do agree that iOS requires the code more frequently.
iOS is the same way (maybe that was established already?). But it looks like both OS's require a code when restarting your phone. I will say, though most of the time my iphone is pretty good with the finger print sensor it doesn't like my left hand thumb. It probably only unlocks the phone 3 out of every 10 times I try and use it. Not sure why. I've reset that finger print in the settings as well.
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Old 04-01-2017, 11:28 PM
 
Location: NC-AL-PA—> West Virginia
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I have an iPhone 7 Plus 256gb as well and I love it. I switched to the 7 plus from my former 6s plus. I kinda wish I would've waited for the red iPhone to come out before buying the 7 though. I've been using iPhone for years, ever since I bought an iPhone 4s. That doesn't mean I'm isolated from android, as i have had a couple android tablets and I like those as well, but I prefer the interface of iOS. Having an iPhone is important more than ever for me right now as iMessage games are fun. The front facing camera is great, especially when I'm on Instagram Live or Snapchat and even has a front facing flash, I don't know if my 6s had that, but it's very noticeable in my 7, and I like it. Headphone jack doesn't really affect me, only because I have wireless beats, but the battery life is fairly long so it shouldn't be a real issue. The phone is also quite durable and very fast when playing apps that are high quality, which is no surprise as it's a high end phone.
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Old 04-02-2017, 01:49 PM
 
Location: Wisconsin
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Having an iPhone is important more than ever for me right now as iMessage games are fun.
Today I learned there are iMessage games.
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