LG smartphones take knockON to new level

With consumer research showing that smartphone owners unlock and check their devices more than 100 times a day, LG said inspired to take KnockON to a new level with a one-step, easy-access power on and unlocking solution. The company said in a statement that starting with the G Pro 2, other key LG smartphone models […]

With consumer research showing that smartphone owners unlock and check their devices more than 100 times a day, LG said inspired to take KnockON to a new level with a one-step, easy-access power on and unlocking solution.
The company said in a statement that starting with the G Pro 2, other key LG smartphone models introduced from 2014 will come with Knock Code™, an upgraded version of the highly acclaimed KnockON UX feature. “Since Knock Code™ wakes and unlocks the phone simultaneously; it provides more convenience and greater security over conventional password and pattern-based security options. And because Knock Code™ can be used anywhere on the display, it’s possibly to access one’s phone without even looking.  “In Knock Code™, the smartphone display is divided into four invisible quadrants. The user taps or “knocks” anywhere from two to eight times in the quadrants in a specific sequence. With more than 80,000 possible combinations and no fingerprint streaks, Knock Code™ offers a greater level of security. Also, because Knock Code™ can be implemented anywhere on the screen in any size without having to view the screen, there’s no chance of password theft. Knock Code™ will also be offered as a firmware upgrade for some of LG’s previously released smartphone models, including LG’s flagship G Series”, the statement said.
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