Touch ID
Touch module of iPhone 6S
Touch ID is a electronic fingerprint scanner feature made by Apple Inc.[1] It was used in smartphones, laptops, keyboards, desktop computers and tablet computers.
History
On 20 September 2013, the iPhone 5s became the first iPhone to have a Touch ID.[2] On 23 September 2013, the iPhone 5s was hacked Touch ID by Chao Computer Club.[3][4][5][6]
On 3 December 2013, iPhone 5S has a problem with Touch ID.[7] On 22 February 2025, the iPhone SE (3rd generation) became the last iPhone to have a Touch ID.
Works
Black iPhone 6S's home button with Touch ID
People must touch and grip home button or power button to unlock their devices.[8]
On iPhone and iPad, they can adds five more fingerprint scanners.[9]
Generations
First generation
| Model | Announced |
|---|---|
| iPhone 5s | September 10, 2013 |
| iPhone SE (1st generation)[10] | March 21, 2016 |
| iPhone 6 & 6 Plus | September 9, 2014 |
| iPad Pro 12.9-inch | September 9, 2015 |
| iPad Pro 9.7-inch | March 21, 2016 |
| iPad Air 2 | October 16, 2014 |
| iPad Mini 3 | |
| iPad Mini 4 | September 9, 2015 |
| iPad (5th generation) | March 24, 2017 |
| iPad (6th generation) | March 27, 2018 |
| iPad (7th generation) | September 10, 2019 |
| iPad (8th generation) | September 15, 2020 |
| iPad (9th generation) | September 14, 2021 |
Second generation
| Model | Announced |
|---|---|
| iPhone 6s & 6s Plus | September 9, 2015 |
| iPhone 7 & 7 Plus | September 7, 2016 |
| iPhone 8 & 8 Plus | September 12, 2017 |
| iPad Pro (2nd generation) | June 5, 2017 |
| iPad Air (3rd generation) | March 18, 2019 |
| iPad Mini (5th generation) | |
| iPhone SE (2nd generation) | April 15, 2020[11] |
| iPhone SE (3rd generation) | March 8, 2022 |
| MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) | October 27, 2016 |
| MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016) | |
| MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) | June 5, 2017 |
| MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2017) | |
| MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) | July 12, 2018 |
| MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2018) | |
| MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018) | October 30, 2018 |
| MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) | May 21, 2019 |
| MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2019) | |
| MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2019) | July 9, 2019 |
| MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) | November 13, 2019 |
| MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020) | March 18, 2020 |
| MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) | May 4, 2020 |
| MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | November 10, 2020 |
| MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020) | |
| MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021) | October 18, 2021 |
| MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021) | |
| iMac (24-inch, M1, 2021) | April 20, 2021 |
| Magic Keyboard with Touch ID | |
| Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad | |
| MacBook Air (M2, 2022) | June 6, 2022 |
| MacBook Pro (M2, 2022) | |
| MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2023) | January 17, 2023 |
| MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2023) | |
| MacBook Air (15-inch, M2, 2023) | June 5, 2023 |
| iMac (24-inch, M3, 2023) | October 30, 2023 |
| MacBook Pro (14-inch, Nov 2023) | |
| MacBook Pro (16-inch, Nov 2023) | |
| MacBook Air (13-inch, M3, 2024) | March 4, 2024 |
| MacBook Air (15-inch, M3, 2024) |
Third generation
| Model | Announced |
|---|---|
| iPad Air (4th generation)[12] | September 15, 2020 |
| iPad Mini (6th generation) | September 14, 2021 |
| iPad Air (5th generation) | March 8, 2022 |
| iPad (10th generation) | October 18, 2022 |
| iPad Air (6th generation) | May 7, 2024 |
| iPad Mini (7th generation) | October 23, 2024 |
| iPad (11th generation) | March 12, 2025 |
Security
Touch ID can be easily escaped by using passcode. On June 2024, iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 can be hard to escape locked and hidden apps.
Touch ID Media
The iPhone 5s (pictured) was the first model with a Touch ID sensor integrated with its home button.
References
- ↑ Edwards, Benj (2022-05-20). "What Is Touch ID on iPhone, iPad, and Mac?". How-To Geek. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ↑ "iPhone's new fingerprint sensor knows you from Adam". NBC News. 2013-09-10. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
- ↑ "iPhone 5S Fingerprint Sensor Fooled by German Hacker Group". ABC News. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
- ↑ "Apple Touch ID fingerprint tech 'broken', hackers say" (in en-GB). BBC News. 2013-09-23. https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-24203929. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
- ↑ "German group says hacked iPhone fingerprint scanner". France 24. 2013-09-23. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
- ↑ Arthur, Charles (2013-09-23). "iPhone 5S fingerprint sensor hacked by Germany's Chaos Computer Club" (in en-GB). The Guardian. . https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2013/sep/22/apple-iphone-fingerprint-scanner-hacked. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
- ↑ Bonnington,Wired, Christina (2013-12-03). "The trouble with Apple's Touch ID fingerprint reader | CNN Business". CNN. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
- ↑ "Use Touch ID on iPhone and iPad - Apple Support (SA)". Apple Support. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ↑ "How to add other people's fingerprints to Touch ID". Macworld. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ↑ Stenovec, Tim. "Apple is using an old fingerprint sensor for the iPhone SE". Business Insider. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
- ↑ (in en-GB) Apple announces new iPhone SE to target mid-range market. 2020-04-15. https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-52289375. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
- ↑ Warren, Tom (2020-09-21). "Apple's new iPad Air fingerprint sensor would be ideal for the iPhone 12". The Verge. Retrieved 2025-05-23.