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Fairphone 6 is switching to a new design that's even more sustainable

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401 points Bluestein | 2 comments | 23 Jun 25 15:29 UTC | HN request time: 0.475s | source
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godelski ◴[23 Jun 25 16:51 UTC] No.44357661[source]▶
They mention the Pixel and I just got to say, I wish someone would bring back the fingerprint reader on the back of the phone. That was seriously the best solution. Fastest way to unlock your phone, because no matter how slow the fingerprint reader is you activate it while pulling it out of your pocket. I honestly don't get why people like Face ID more (what I currently use). Someone, please bring this back
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ZeroWidthJoiner ◴[23 Jun 25 17:24 UTC] No.44357981[source]▶
The backside fingerprint reader could even be used as an input device on some models for scrolling, or pulling down/up the notification bar. Great for scrolling through content or swiping through screens without having to cover your display for gesture input: https://www.androidauthority.com/miss-rear-fingerprint-scann...
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DrAwesome ◴[24 Jun 25 00:35 UTC] No.44361697[source]▶
This is one of the big things I miss from my Pixel 5a; it was so nice to be able to unlock the phone and pull down the notifications bar with one hand. There's a lot I like about the Pixel 8 Pro I replaced it with, but that's one thing I miss.
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1. Bluestein ◴[24 Jun 25 01:52 UTC] No.44362151[source]▶
At some point, somebody is going to have to bring back the "track pad" aspect of the fingerprint sensor at least.-

(Heck, I'd buy it even as an add on, that one could stick to the back of the phone ...)

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2. godelski ◴[24 Jun 25 04:25 UTC] No.44362847[source]▶
Seriously!

There's so much design innovation that's been pushed off the table in an effort to make everything look the same.

What bugs me is there's so many Android phones but so few differences