Apple files for a patent that raises security levels and UI settings based on location

A patent application filed by Apple, was published on Thursday. Titled "Location-sensitive security levels and setting profiles based on detected location," the patent covers a technology where the hardware and software of a phone change based on location. Even the level of security required to unlock an iPhone would change depending on the user's location. For example, at home you might unlock your handset by punching in the four number passcode, but while out shopping you would swipe your finger to use Touch ID.



A number of different inputs could help the system determine your location. ...



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