Since the Nexus 6 was released, it’s been evident that Google’s developer flagship came very close to having a fingerprint scanner. Thanks to ex-Motorola CEO and current Dropbox COO Dennis Woodside, we… Read more »
The USPTO published a patent application attributed to Apple based on work done by AuthenTec’s co-founder: it’s for a secure fingerprint sensor that can be embedded into a mobile display. Read more »
Here’s our daily pick of stories about Apple from around the web that you shouldn’t miss. Today’s installment: will mobile tickets replace paper, past complaints about Apple Maps, a gathering in… Read more »
SEC filings reveal AuthenTec was shopping around a new product a year ago and Apple was the only interested company that could afford it. After months of collaboration, Apple decided to… Read more »
Here’s our daily pick of stories about Apple from around the web that you shouldn’t miss: a look at early iPhone and iPad prototypes, an Apple chip designer checks out, details… Read more »
Apple’s intent to acquire AuthenTec is another possible clue, in addition to its Passbook software coming this fall, and its experience running one of the most successful e-commerce sites on the… Read more »
Apple today said it will spend $356 million to acquire AuthenTec, which makes fingerprint sensors and other products that help IT departments manage mobile devices. AuthenTec has gained some serious momentum… Read more »
Apple has purchased a mobile security firm that counts many of its mobile competitors as partners. Why? Apple may be eyeing fingerprint-based authentication for iPhones, or perhaps it wants AuthenTec’s NFC-payment… Read more »
Can strategic acquisitions open the door to smart grid success? AuthenTec certainly thinks so. While the Melbourne, Fla.-based firm is better known for its biometric security products, its SmartSych partnership owes… Read more »