This article doesn't really answer the question it poses. Unless there is some huge security flaw that cannot be fixed, this marks the beginning of mainstream f

This article doesn't really answer the question it poses. Unless there is some huge security flaw that cannot be fixed, this marks the beginning of mainstream fingerprint recognition. Other companies will quickly follow suit. Yes, fingerprint technology has been around for a while, but it's always been either an optional accessory or used in a niche case where heightened security was required. Apple's use of fingerprint as ID is new and groundbreaking in this context. There; I've said more of substance than the author said in his whole article.