The legal situation is more complex and nuanced than the headline implies, so the article is worth reading. This adds another ruling to the confusing case history regarding forced biometric unlocking.

  • psychothumbsEnglish
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    How is that different from the usual way of having a password as your way of accessing your phone?

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      lockdown mode is a button that comes up with the power menu. they mean turn it on when you’re pulled over or whatever

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        Logically, seems less safe

        Practically, I DO miss unlocking the screen with my thumb 🤣

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      Its temporary. Just something you can quickly switch on in case of an interaction.