Fingerprint scanners are in vogue, now available even in entry-level phones. If you're vigilant about your privacy and unwanted peaks into your screen set turmoil in your heart, you must already be using a fingerprint or a similar biometric sensor for unlocking your phone or laptop. Thanks to Apple's Touch ID introduced with the iPhone 5s in 2013 which fueled the momentum of trends shifting in favour of fingerprint sensors. Biometric sensors have witnessed a major riot of opportunities in 2016 itself. Based on a report by Acuity Market Intelligence, the number of smartphone models with biometric sensors saw a growth of over 100% since January through December 2016.These biometric sensors include the traditional fingerprint sensor, Iris scanners, and blood vein scanners such as a heart-rate monitor. Nearly 40% of the smartphones available globally deploy fingerprint on-board.
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