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HomePod firmware hints at possible Face ID scanning even when next-gen iPhone is laying flat

The leaked HomePod firmware might have given away yet another feature for Apple’s upcoming next-gen iPhone. iHelp has noted a line that references support for facial recognition even when the device is laying flat on its back. The term “Pearl” is believed to be Appleā€™s name for Face ID: AXRestingPearlUnlock com.apple.accessibility.resting.pearl.unlock

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Leaked HomePod firmware hints at facial recognition to aid in Apple Pay payments for forthcoming iPhone

The leaked HomePod firmware continues to hint at possible forthcoming Apple features down the pipe. A set of code discovered in the firmware suggests Apple’s “iPhone 8” will integrate facial recognition into the Apple Pay process, though it appears the technology will not completely replace physical Touch ID. Developer Daniel Niyazov tweeted out a note […]

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Updated HomePod firmware hints at facial recognition for next-gen iPhone

It turns out that the newest HomePod firmware update dropped some hints as to what to expect with the next-gen iPhone. The firmware, which will run a version of iOS, corresponds to iOS 11.0.2. Developer Steven Troughton-Smith dug into the firmware and its BiometricKit framework that is currently home to Touch ID authentication, supporting claims […]

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Former Apple engineers found Pearl, introduce RearVision camera accessory for your car

While Apple still has yet to publicly acknowledge its car project, a number of former Apple employees have formed a startup called Pearl, which was co-founded by three former Apple engineers. The crew, which helped design several generations of iPods and iPhones in years past, has hired approximately 70 employees and begun working on a […]

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iPhone Compared to Five Other Leading Smartphones

TNL.net has posted an interested chart comparing the specifications of Apple’s iPhone to the Motorola Q, Nokia E-62, Palm Treo 750, RIM Blackberry Pearl and the Samsung Blackjack… Click through for their chart.