Scottish Police bought a fleet of devices for smartphone data-mining
The new 'cyber kiosks' are designed to minimise intrusion on public lives.
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UK plans to ban sales of locked mobile phones
Ofcom is running a consultation until March, and it could take a year to implement new rules.
WhatsApp's fingerprint unlock feature finally arrives on Android
You’ll have to enable the feature and confirm your fingerprint first.
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Google will fix Pixel 4 face unlock issue with 'eyes open' update
There was concern it could be used to unlock your phone while you're sleeping.
Man charged with bribing AT&T staff to illegally unlock phones
This included slipping malware into company systems.
Apple worked on biometric unlock for cars
One day you could unlock your car just by looking at it.
iOS 12 tests Restricted mode that locks USB access after an hour
It could keep tools like the 'GrayKey' from accessing a locked iPhone.
Apple Watch can now unlock your August Smart Lock
You don't even need to have your phone with you.
Apple offered to help FBI unlock Texas shooter's phone
The FBI apparently didn't ask for its assistance at all.
Google makes its essential Android modding tools easier to get
Google just made its ADB and Fastboot tools available as individual downloads.
Now you can unlock Chrome OS with a PIN code
Plug in a few numbers instead of your main Google password.
OS X update could use the iPhone's Touch ID to unlock Macs
The feature could be part of this year's OS X refresh.
Government using sci-fi, fantasy to justify iPhone unlocking
Amicus brief talks about the device housing a "cyber pathogen" even though that's not a thing, and never has been.
FBI chief 'not trying to set precedent' with shooter's iPhone
Meanwhile, San Bernardino victims plan to oppose Apple in the dispute.
