Will the LG G5 recognise you by your eyes? ~ lotfi

Iris recognition technology, which allows devices to identify you by scanning your eyes, could be the next big thing in biometirc security, and it could be coming to LG's 2016 flagship smartphone the LG G5.

According to a report from South Korea, biometric specialist IRIENCE has developed an iris scanning module that will be included in the LG G5.

The company is apparently still working on the technology, which means it is unlikely to make it into LG's upcoming flagship, the LG G4 Note, but should be ready by the beginning of 2016 – which could be just in time for the LG G5.

It's all in the eyes

IRIENCE is working on reducing the recognition range from 30 to 50cm, which means you won't have to press your face against the handset to unlock it.

If it works, it means just a glance at the LG G5 would be able to securely unlock it, while keeping it locked if anyone else tries to gain access.

Iris recognition is a lot more advanced (and secure) than facial recognition and it is far harder to fake to gain access.

It could make unlocking your smartphone a lot easier, but will it prove to be a selling point for the LG G5, or will it just be dismissed as another gimmick? It looks like we could find out in early 2016.