iOS 11 lets you discreetly disable fingerprint access to iPhone

While we are
currently in the sixth beta of iOS 11 for developers, most
new features are already known, however there may be
some which are hidden, and this is the case of news which can be revealed
useful in certain cases.

Indeed, a developer discovered that iOS 11 candisable
discreetly and quickly fingerprint identificationin
through the screen with the "Emergency call" function.

If a user pressespress the button five times quickly
Power, this displays a screen with three options, the possibility
to turn off the device, to consult the user's medical file, but
also to make an emergency call.

There is also a Cancel button,by pressing this
last, thatdiscreetly disables Touch ID, et
it becomes necessaryto enter an identification code for the
reactivate.

A functionality which can be useful in the event of attack or even
control by the authorities in certain countries which can force the installation of the
finger but not dial the code.

As a reminder, if an iOS device has not been unlocked for 48
hours with the fingerprint, it is necessary to enter a code.

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