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iPhone Duo Has Touch ID, Not Face ID: How the Side Button Works Open and Closed
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iPhone Duo Has Touch ID, Not Face ID: How the Side Button Works Open and Closed

Mike Peterson · Posted 32 minutes ago

The iPhone Duo unlocks with Touch ID built into the side button, not Face ID. According to Apple’s tech specs, the sensor works whether the phone is open or closed, supports multiple fingers and can be paired with unlock with Apple Watch. The iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, announced the same day, keep…

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