{
  "id": 16396787,
  "title": "'Arguably Better Than Face ID': the iPhone Duo Touch ID Tip to Try",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/arguably-better-than-face-id-the-iphone-duo-touch-id-tip-to-try",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-24T23:48:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MacRumors",
    "slug": "macrumors",
    "url": "https://www.macrumors.com/2026/10/24/better-than-face-id-iphone-duo-touch-id-tip/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A Reddit user claims a Touch ID tip for iPhone Duo users is arguably superior to Face ID. The strategy involves registering the lowest portion of their index finger rather than the fingertip's pad. This section naturally rests against the side button during pickup, allowing the phone to unlock as they lift it. Some users seem to concur with this approach, and the tip has been shared on the MacRumors forums, where another Duo owner confirmed it worked for them. However, grip styles differ, and it's not guaranteed to function for everyone. Despite this, users curious about testing the tip can do so by registering additional bits of digits in Settings ➝ Touch ID & Passcode. More is often better, and those interested can attempt it for themselves.",
  "summary": "An iPhone Duo owner has shared a Touch ID tip on Reddit they claim is \"arguably better than Face ID.\" It involves registering the lowest part of your index finger instead of the pad of your fingertip. The poster says this segment rests naturally against the side button during pickup and unlocks the phone as you lift it, and it seems at least some users agree. The tip has since been shared on the…",
  "key_points": [
    "iPhone Duo users claim Touch ID tip superior to Face ID",
    "Register lowest index finger portion, not fingertip pad",
    "Users test tip in Settings ➝ Touch ID & Passcode"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}