PinePhone is currently prototyping a fingerprint scanner that goes on the back of the phone. I’m just curious, how important would a dedicated killswitch be for you?

Also, a bit of a tangent, but how do you feel about the fact that the killswitches are hidden behind the back cover instead of easily reachable on the side like the Librem?

  • AgreeableLandscapeOP
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    4 years ago

    FIngerprint scanners do have one benefit, in that it’s immune to people looking over your shoulder. With a four or six number PIN, it’s trivial to glance at someone’s phone and immediately see the numbers, and it can also be caught on video cameras.