iOS 11 ‘cop button’ also helps users w/ Medical ID protect their data if unconscious

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By Benjamin MayoAug 18, 2017, 2:01 pm1.2k ptsHotTop
iOS 11 beta 6 (released earlier this week) includes a new feature to quickly disable Touch ID from the lock screen. Tapping the lock button five times to access the SOS screen or opening a Medical ID will cause the iPhone or iPad to temporarily reject all Touch ID attempts, requiring a passcode to unlock. We…

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