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The incident happened when one Ammar Malik tried to unlock his mother’s brand new iPhone X. Sana Sherwani had earlier boasted how her new iPhone X is simply impregnable for Ammar. However, to everyone’s utter amazement, the fifth-grader managed to fool the Face ID setup on the device and could do it every time he wanted to.
Things changed though once Sana re-registered her face on the iPhone X, this time in a different lighting condition. Ammar wasn’t as lucky this time, managing to log in on the third and sixth attempt. However, with the AI based Face ID getting used to Ammar’s face, it is likely the kid began to be treated as the genuine user of the iPhone X.
Ammar, however, had far greater success once Sana registered her face once again, this time in the night time lighting condition as she had done in the first instance. Ammar had little trouble logging into his mother phone, underlining the importance that background light plays in securing the iPhone X.
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- Unlocked and Compatible with All service providers Worldwide
- Tested for battery health and guaranteed to have a minimum battery capacity of 80%
- Successfully passed a full diagnostic test which ensures like-new functionality and removal of any prior-user personal information.
- Includes Charger and Cable. Does not include the Sim Card (Sim card is always provided by your service provider)
Interestingly, the kid isn’t as lucky with his father’s phone, managing to log in just once. This, in spite of the fact that Attaullah Malik believes his son to resemble him more than his wife. Attaullah also said he and his wife shares a lot of texts that they wouldn’t like their son to see. Now with Face ID not proving to be as reliable, their only option is to delete their more personal texts.
Apple hasn’t responded to the development yet even though they do mention in their support pages how Face ID can be compromised by identical twins or similar looking family members. The company also stated chances of Face ID getting fooled by twin or identical siblings is different than those with children under the age of 13.
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- Unlocked and Compatible with All service providers Worldwide
- Tested for battery health and guaranteed to have a minimum battery capacity of 80%
- Successfully passed a full diagnostic test which ensures like-new functionality and removal of any prior-user personal information.
- Includes Charger and Cable. Does not include the Sim Card (Sim card is always provided by your service provider)
It is also not known if this happens to be a more widespread problem, that of children managing to log into their parent’s iPhone X. Guess we will get to know more on that once iPhone X shipments pick up more steam. Till then, Apple has a lot more to do to further fine tune the system till it emerges as secure as they would like it to be, more so when a few Vietnamese had also managed to fool Face ID using 3D printed masks.
Quick Recap
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- This phone is unlocked and compatible with any carrier of choice on GSM and CDMA networks (e.g. AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon, US Cellular, Cricket, Metro, Tracfone, Mint Mobile, etc.).
- Please check with your carrier to verify compatibility.
- When you receive the phone, insert a SIM card from a compatible carrier. Then, turn it on, connect to Wi-Fi, and follow the on screen prompts to activate service.
- The device does not come with headphones or a SIM card. It does include a generic (Mfi certified) charging cable.
- Tested for battery health and guaranteed to have a minimum battery capacity of 80%.
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- This phone is unlocked and compatible with any carrier of choice on GSM and CDMA networks (e.g. AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon, US Cellular, Cricket, Metro, Tracfone, Mint Mobile, etc.).
- Tested for battery health and guaranteed to have a minimum battery capacity of 80%.
- Successfully passed a full diagnostic test which ensures like-new functionality and removal of any prior-user personal information.
- The device does not come with headphones or a SIM card. It does include a generic (Mfi certified) charging cable.
- Inspected and guaranteed to have minimal cosmetic damage, which is not noticeable when the device is held at arm's length.
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- Unlocked and Compatible with All service providers Worldwide
- Tested for battery health and guaranteed to have a minimum battery capacity of 80%
- Successfully passed a full diagnostic test which ensures like-new functionality and removal of any prior-user personal information.
- Includes Charger and Cable. Does not include the Sim Card (Sim card is always provided by your service provider)
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