Nexus 6 fingerprint sensor failed because of Apple – Technology 21

When Google announced the Nexus 6 , called the atenció its large size and screen, as well as its internal specifications. However, a detail that generated many questions among users was the absence of fingerprint sensor , which had become a popular element in other smartphones.

But, why Google did not include a sensor and the Nexus 6? According to the statement by the former CEO of Motorola and current director of Dropbox, Dennis Woodside, the technology they planned to use for the Nexus 6 was already taken by Apple . Woodside recalled that in 2011, Motorola was a pioneer in the technology of fingerprint recognition, to work with a company called Authentec . Then, in 2012, that company was bought by Apple to create the Touch ID , which represented a problem for the Nexus 6.

‘The secret behind it is that was supposed to have fingerprint recognition, but Apple bought the best provider of this technology . So, the second best supplier was the only one available to everyone else in the industry, and was not even yet available ‘.

Now, while the Nexus 6 could not have a

fingerprint sensor is a fact that Google will not stay folded hands seeing how Apple is pulling you out of this technology in their devices. Therefore, it is likely that sooner than later, the company has the solution Mountain have been looking

. Source: Gizmodo

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