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Touch ID

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46 articles accelerating

Touch ID has appeared in 46 articles since 2014-12. Coverage peaked in 2026Q1 with 4 articles. Frequently mentioned alongside Apple, MacBook, MacBook Pro, iPhone.

Articles
46
mentions
Velocity
+300.0%
growth rate
Acceleration
+3.000
velocity change
Sources
15
publications

Coverage Timeline

2024-06-10
MacRumors 51 related

Sources: iOS 18 will let users lock built-in iPhone apps behind Face ID, and it is likely that the feature will also work with Touch ID or an iPhone's passcode

iOS 18 will offer a new security feature that allows users to lock individual apps, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.

2024-06-09
MacRumors 20 related

Sources: iOS 18 will let users lock built-in iPhone apps behind Face ID, and it is likely that the feature will also work with Touch ID or an iPhone's passcode

iOS 18 will offer a new security feature that allows users to lock individual apps, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.

2023-12-13
Wall Street Journal 36 related

Apple releases an iOS beta with Stolen Device Protection; if enabled, the feature limits actions like Apple ID password resets when not in a “familiar location”

here's how it works James Bentley / iMore : Apple debuts new highly-requested feature to stop thieves who steal your iPhone Ashwin / Ghacks : Apple introduces Stolen Device Protection for iPhone with ...

2019-03-26
TechCrunch 3 related

Apple Card has a rotating security code that is protected by Touch ID or Face ID, helping better prevent credit card fraud

Apple's new credit card has a curious security feature that will make it much more difficult to carry out credit card fraud.  —  The aptly named Apple Card …

2018-11-13
The Verge 14 related

Apple says its T2 chip in newer Macs will run a diagnostic after some repairs that may make the computer inoperable if not repaired by Apple or its network

Newer Macs now require a proprietary diagnostic tool be run after replacing the logic board or Touch ID sensor

2017-12-27
Ars Technica 14 related

iPhone X's Face ID inexplicably can't approve family purchases as Touch ID could, requiring users to enter their passwords

Touch ID could be used before, but iPhone X owners must enter their passwords.  —  iPhone X owners have found that Face ID isn't available as an authentication method for the …

2017-08-18
The Verge 33 related

Apple adds new setting in iOS 11 beta that temporarily disables Touch ID, brings up option to call 911 when iPhone users tap power button five times quickly

Apple is adding an easy way to quickly disable Touch ID in iOS 11.  A new setting, designed to automate emergency services calls …

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Quarterly Coverage

Top Sources

Narrative

TEXXR tracks 71 Techmeme articles mentioning Touch ID, dating back to December 2014. The biggest stories include Apple unveils the $599+ MacBook Neo, with a 13-inch Liquid Retina display, an A18 Pro... and Apple unveils the $599+ MacBook Neo, with a 13-inch Liquid Retina display, an A18 Pro.... Frequently covered alongside Apple, iPhone, iPad, MacBook Pro, and Kuo.

Key Moments

2025Q3developer -100pts; competition -100pts
2026Q1consumer -50pts

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