Why the Pixel 8's Face Unlock upgrade is a big deal

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Why the Pixel 8's Face Unlock upgrade is a big deal
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Yup, I'd prefer a fingerprint sensor on the back of the phone than what we have today

Or power button. Even the Samsung screen sensors haven't been as reliable as the good old dedicated ones.

Me too. Back facing fingerprint sensors were so ergonomic and responsive. Phone makers literally unanimously decided to throw away the best option for all kinds of sub optimal alternatives.

Same! I miss being able to use it for swipe actions like I could on my note 9 a few years ago too..

That coupled with gestures on the sensor is absolute goat

I've been reluctant to give up my 4a because of the rear fingerprint sensor. Now that we've hit October, I'm trying to figure out what to do.

October? Is that a reference to OS updates?

Go Lineage, Pixels are super easy to update. And then root, so you can run Kernel Adiutor and make it really fast while still having better battery life.

I have a 2018 phone that people think is new because of Lineage and KA.

Several Pixels are hitting EOL right now. The 4a received its last update in August. The 5 loses support in 2 days. The 4a 5G loses support next month.

I have a pixel 6 pro and the on screen fingerprint scanner is nothing but frustrating.