Apple wants fingerprint sensors in its products

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The next big Apple feature could be a 2D fingerprint scanner. Back in July, Apple licensed technology from AuthenTec to commercialize 2D fingerprint sensors for use in or with Apple products, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission made Wednesday. Apple has already said it has agreed to buy the security technology provider for $356 million, though the deal still needs shareholder approval. Apple has a history of acquiring companies for their unique technology. Siri, for instance, was acquired and not developed internally. Read the full story at CNET.

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Shelly Palmer is the Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and CEO of The Palmer Group, a consulting practice that helps Fortune 500 companies with technology, media and marketing. Named LinkedIn’s “Top Voice in Technology,” he covers tech and business for Good Day New York, is a regular commentator on CNN and writes a popular daily business blog. He's a bestselling author, and the creator of the popular, free online course, Generative AI for Execs. Follow @shellypalmer or visit shellypalmer.com.

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