Home
News
You are here

Results: Face ID doesn't exactly have a full vote of confidence

By Preslav Kateliev

Published: Nov 14, 2017, 9:12 AM

52comments

Results: Face ID doesn't exactly have a full vote of confidence

When Apple revealed its newest iPhone — the iPhone X — together with its complete lack of a fingerprint reader and the new face-scanning Face ID to take its place, eyebrows were raised and shoulders were shrugged. Apple insisted that the new biometric scanner is ultimately more convenient and very secure — there's a one in a million chance that there's a random person somewhere in the world who can unlock your phone with their face, Apple said.

Fair enough, we thought. But what if we are not looking for a random person, but actually try and replicate a particular face and try to break into their iPhone X? We've seen such tests — using twins, masks, and other attempts to trick Face ID. And some have, allegedly, succeeded.

All that said, we do recall a time when hackers were also spoofing the Touch ID fingerprint scanner by making dummy fingers to trick it. Sure, if an evil-doer has the time, know-how, and resources, no phone is 100% safe. But, being the new kid on the block, we thought we'd ask you what you think of Face ID. Here's how that poll went:

Do you trust Face ID to keep your phone secure?

Not in the slightest!

46.32%

I have my doubts it's completely secure, but I'd still use it

32.32%

I have no issue trusting it completely

21.36%

View Full Bio

Preslav, a member of the PhoneArena team since 2014, is a mobile technology enthusiast with a penchant for integrating tech into his hobbies and work. Whether it's writing articles on an iPad Pro, recording band rehearsals with multiple phones, or exploring the potential of mobile gaming through services like GeForce Now and Steam Link, Preslav's approach is hands-on and innovative. His balanced perspective allows him to appreciate both Android and iOS ecosystems, focusing on performance, camera quality, and user experience over brand loyalty.

Loading Comments...

Results: Face ID doesn't exactly have a full vote of confidence

Do you trust Face ID to keep your phone secure?

Recommended Stories

Popular stories

Latest News