Bank of America today released updated apps for iOS and Android with support for fingerprint and Touch ID sign-in, this means that users will be able to access their finances by simply authenticating their identity with a fingerprint. Fingerprint sensors have gradually become common on smartphones with Google going so far as to add support for sensors right into Android 6.0 Marshmallow whereas Touch ID has been open to third-party developers for over a year now so it’s about time that BoA embraced this technology.
Fingerprint and Touch ID sign-in is going to enable users on Android and iOS devices to log into the mobile app using their fingerprint, it will allow access to the most common functionality of the app without requiring users to punch in a passcode.
Bank of America has already released an app for the Apple Watch, through the app users can view their account balances and recent transactions for linked checking, savings, credit card and investment accounts straight from their wrist. The app will also provide them with real-time alerts and notifications.
In order to use this app users must be enrolled with Bank of America’s mobile banking app, the Apple Watch app requires an iPhone 5 or higher with iOS 8.2 to operate on the smartwatch.
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