The FingerQ PrivacQ Case for the Samsung Galaxy S3 adds a fingerprint sensor to the phone.
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SHANGHAI, China — FingerQ, a company based in Hong Kong, has made a series of Android cases that come with biometric fingerprint sensors for added security. The sensors don’t replace the built-in security features of your Android phone (unlocking your smartphone still uses the passcode or pattern unlock), but adds another layer of protection for chats and applications.
The FingerQ system will be available as an accessory called the PrivacQ case and caters to phones such as the Samsung Galaxy S3, S4, and Note 2, as well as the HTC One. The fingerprint sensor is just one part of the equation, as the company’s software also needs to be installed on the handset for the system to work.
Messages and images sent securely cannot be seen unless the receiving party swipes an enrolled finger.
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The primary use of the case is through the FingerQ Chat application. The app … [Read more]
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