iPhone 6 rumors: will the new models scan fingerprints? There is strong evidence to suggest Apple, based in Cupertino, California, will include fingerprint scanning features in the iPhone 5S or iPhone 6. <br /><br />The latest evidence for a fingerprint scanner is contained in the iOS 7 beta 4 code released to developers. The code contains a folder labelled "Biometric Kit UI". There are lines of programming that appear to refer to a fingerprint scanning feature.<br /><br />Developer Hamza Sood discovered the lines of code and tweeted screengrabs to the media.<br /><br />In addition, Apple last year bought mobile security firm AuthenTec for $356 million dollars. This also suggests Apple is working on a fingerprint scanner.<br /><br />How could a fingerprint scanner be used? Such a feature could reduce iPhone theft. Without your fingerprint, a stolen iPhone would be more difficult to unlock.<br /><br />Biometric identification could enhance security on the device, making the iPhone more ideal for mobile payments.<br /><br />But you will need to wait until next year, when Apple releases the iPhone 6. That's when industry watchers expect the feature to become available.<br /><br />Apple, of course, wouldn't be the first to adopt the feature, but the iconic company could help popularize it. Motorola uses fingerprint scanners on its Atrix 4G model, which was released in 2011. A fingerprint scan is required to unlock the phone.<br /><br />Laptops such as the Lenovo ThinkPad T430 also have a fingerprint scanner as a security feature.<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />TomoNews is your daily source for top animated news. We've combined animation and video footage with a snarky personality to bring you the biggest and best stories from around the world. <br /><br />For news that's fun and never boring, visit our channel:<br />https://www.youtube.com/user/TomoNewsUS<br /><br />Subscribe to stay updated on all the top stories:<br />http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=TomoNewsUS<br /><br />Stay connected with us here:<br />Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TomoNewsUS<br />Twitter @tomonewsus http://www.twitter.com/TomoNewsUS<br />Google+ http://gplus.to/TomoNewsUS
