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1. Isn't it easier to use the threat of bodily harm?

Mon Sep 23, 2013, 08:20 AM

Sep 2013

To compel the person unlock it?

What about getting someone drunk and pressing their finger on it?

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How to get past the fingerprint-scanner of the iPhone 5S: [View all] DetlefK Sep 2013 OP

Isn't it easier to use the threat of bodily harm? Renew Deal Sep 2013 #1

Yes, if you happen to have person and smartphone in the same place. DetlefK Sep 2013 #2

It's still better than a PIN or nothing at all Paulie Sep 2013 #3

Its a gimmick. dipsydoodle Sep 2013 #4

Exactly trumad Sep 2013 #5

Next up dipsydoodle Sep 2013 #6

That would be hard to hack. trumad Sep 2013 #7

AFAIR the tongue-surface is also unique for each person. DetlefK Sep 2013 #9

That "feature" is the reason I won't buy the 5s Stargazer09 Sep 2013 #8

Oh, okay Stargazer09 Sep 2013 #11