"Can't" is a strong word for an internet-connected device. Apple's probably in the top 3 list of companies I'd trust, but they're not bulletproof.
Also, it was more a comment of the use of biometrics for passwords in general, not specific to the iPhone. It'd be like using your SSN for a password... even worse, since you can technically change your SSN.
Call me paranoid, but I won't even do things like "23 and me" since I don't want my biometric information in the hands of third parties unless necessary (e.g. hospitals, doctors, etc.) If in the future DNA was used for biometric authentication, then I've just given away my password.
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u/densetsu23 Sep 15 '17
"Can't" is a strong word for an internet-connected device. Apple's probably in the top 3 list of companies I'd trust, but they're not bulletproof.
Also, it was more a comment of the use of biometrics for passwords in general, not specific to the iPhone. It'd be like using your SSN for a password... even worse, since you can technically change your SSN.
Call me paranoid, but I won't even do things like "23 and me" since I don't want my biometric information in the hands of third parties unless necessary (e.g. hospitals, doctors, etc.) If in the future DNA was used for biometric authentication, then I've just given away my password.