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I’ve long used Apple’s Touch ID-equipped keyboards, which include a fingerprint sensor.
They make a huge difference in the amount of password jiggery-pokery you’re required to do. Just place your finger on the Touch ID key, and voila! You’re in!
But not everyone likes Apple’s keyboards, and users for years have been imploring Cupertino to release a stand-alone device.
Apple, naturally, has ignored them.
I’ve seen some creative workarounds. One Mac setup we featured included an Apple Touch ID keyboard velcroed vertically to a desk, just for authentication.
Now there’s a very cool DIY project to build your own. Yes, it requires a tiny bit of soldering, but it uses cheap, off-the-shelf parts (and free software). It looks pretty awesome.
Also in today’s newsletter:
We all know Apple is often not the first with breakthrough devices, but I was really surprised how long ago the first folding smartphone was introduced. Here’s everything on tap for next month’s folding iPhone launch.
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Like death and taxes, an iPhone price increase is all but certain. But based on Apple’s rivals, the amount looks surprisingly modest.
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Apple’s rearranging retail stores around its new smart home products, and the scale of the project suggests something pretty significant.
If your iPhone ever gets waterlogged, ignore those viral TikTok videos and save your uncooked rice for dinner.
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I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately that day has come.
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