By now everyone and their pet iguana is aware that HTC's first phablet is to come with a touch fingerprint scanner on the back. The mystery is how exactly HTC will leverage this first for Android fingerprint sensor of new generation.
Is it going to be used like Apple's Touch ID only to unlock the screen and authorize iTunes purchases? Will it sport additional features Well, judging from a leaked log from the One Max, the scanner can quick start different apps when touched with the tip of your digit.
If we tie this info with the fingerprint app or manual iconography that leaked today, not only your index finger or thumb, but all digits can be assigned to it, hinting that we might be able to program each finger to launch a different app directly - from your secret video stash, to the music player, for a total of ten, if you don't count your toes or cat paws.
Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena since 2010, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.
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