iPhone 6, iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 will support a Touch ID fingerprint scanner

by [email protected] · June 24, 2014

Apple’s next generation iPad Air, iPhone and iPad mini has leaked online. The photos shows Touch ID fingerprint sensor on the upcoming iPhone 6, iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3.

All the upcoming devices iPhone 6, iPad Air 2 and the iPad mini 3 models are coming with an embedded circular home button.

The reports suggests that this new feature will be a part of iOS 8, it may be integrated into all Apple’s new products including the new iPads, iPhone 6, and even the iWatch.

Features of the Touch ID Scanner are -

Fingerprint recognition is used for unlocking the device.
Approve purchases from the App Store, iTunes Store, and the iBooks Store.
360-degree readability that allows users to enter fingerprints in portrait, landscape, or any other position.
Supports multiple fingerprints.
Home button is made from sapphire and is scratch resistant.

Statement said -

“Apple’s Touch ID module should see shipments soar 233% in 2014. We believe every new iOS device launched this year will be equipped with Touch ID, including 4.7″ and 5.5″ new iPhone 6, iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 2 with Retina display. Considering shipments of new products and iPhone 5S sales last longer than in 2013, we forecast unit sales of the fingerprint sensor module to grow 233% to 120mn for 2014.”

iPhone 6 is expected to be launched on September 19th. The device will reportedly will come with a barometer sensor to measure temperature, altitude and air pressure. While the iPad Air launched in October and the iPad mini with Retina Display appeared in October.

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