Fingerprint identification technology may be next-gen iPhone’s Siri

Fingerprint identification technology may be next-gen iPhone’s Siri:
Apple's (AAPL) next-generation iPhone is expected to be an "S" upgrade like the iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4S before it. Rather than a complete overhaul like the iPhone 5 was, Apple's upcoming "iPhone 5S" will likely feature minor cosmetic changes and some updated internal components. Apple will likely want to introduce a new key feature that will help convince Apple fans to upgrade their year-old iPhone 5 handsets, however, just as Siri prompted iPhone 4 owners to buy the iPhone 4S. According to a new report, the next iPhone's "Siri" will be a new fingerprint scanner that Apple builds directly into the new iPhone's hardware.

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