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Can we use Touch ID in an app?


Can I use Touch ID (or the framework it's built from?) in an iOS 7 app? For example, have the user swipe their finger to unlock an account or page?

This page makes me think you can, but I can't seem to find any examples so I'm not sure. I see that the above is a "jailbreak" so I'm guessing this is not available to us otherwise? If this is possible, are there any resources or tutorials?


Solution

  • IOS 8 supposedly allows it. Check out https://developer.apple.com/library/prerelease/ios/releasenotes/General/WhatsNewIniOS/Articles/iOS8.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40014205-SW1