Upcoming iPhones Could Collect Fingerprints and Photos of Thieves

Apple is working on new features to introduce to its iPhones and iPads, so that it can enhance device capabilities. Apparently, one of the upcoming features will record videos, snap pictures and collect fingerprints of smartphone thieves. Apple filed a patent application for a method of storing biometric information of an unauthorized user, so that smartphone security would be enhanced. The patent surfaced over at Patently Apple and it will apparently make it very easy for authorities to identify thieves. iPhones will be able to capture pictures and record videos of thieves, as well as collect their fingerprints. The patent states that the feature could be triggered by repeated failed ...