Root Element

Biometrics and YOU + Technology: Biometric (finger print scanning) technology has been around for over a decade, even longer in some instances. There are currently over a dozen good ways to fool finger print scanners. If your finger print scanning device fails, it then falls on a secondary form of credential screening, which is usually a password. So why not stick with passwords or pattern unlock schemes to begin with. If you cut your finger or have glue on your finger this could also render your biometric scanner useless. Point being, do not divulge any more personal information about yourself than absolutely necessary. I fully embrace new technology ideas, when they make sense. The new iPhone finger scanning unlock mechanism just isn't necessary, and I personally see this as just another reason to release ANOTHER iPhone into the market without any real significant technology upgrades.