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In-display fingerprint sensors have become commonplace in virtually all Android smartphones, for better or for worse, and five years later...

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[-] Michal@programming.dev 5 points 1 month ago

It's annoying when phone is flat on the table. Otherwise, yes, they're much better.

[-] potentiallynotfelix@lemmy.fish 1 points 1 month ago

All of the phones I have had have had practically flat fingerprint sensors, For example, the Pixel 3a XL which is closest to me right now has an inwards facing sensor.

[-] hefty4871@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 month ago

I believe OP was referring to the fact you'd need to pick up the phone to access the rear sensor, not about if the phone sits flat.

[-] potentiallynotfelix@lemmy.fish 1 points 1 month ago

Oh, I guess so. I get that, but facial recognition does exist, and that's what I use mainly, even if my phone's fingerprint sensor is accessible.

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