--- title: "Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 Introduces Iris Scanning Tech That Unlocks Your Phone" description: "Samsung has released the Galaxy Note 7 with a noteworthy feature: the iris scanner. This exciting new feature works for phone security as well as with the browser." date: "2016-08-06" modified: "2016-08-06" authors: - name: "Jelor Gallego" link: "https://futurism.com/authors/jelor-gallego" url: "https://futurism.com/samsungs-galaxy-note-7-introduces-an-iris-scanner-to-the-popular-line" categories: - "Future Society" tags: - "galaxy note 7" - "iris scanner" - "Samsung" --- # Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 Introduces Iris Scanning Tech That Unlocks Your Phone ![]() *\Image: Richard Drew/AP Photo\* While Samsung has been dabbling in so many [different lines of research](), its main attraction is still its smartphones and tablets. Introducing new features to these gadgets is always the name of the game, even when the competition opts for *[removing ]()*[something]() for their new device. The Korean company's newest high profile launch, the Galaxy Note 7, is touting a new feature, [an iris scanner](), integrated not only into phone security, but also web browsing and app security. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wX1oTuJEnBk In an event in New York, Samsung showcased the new phablet with the new feature. The iris scanner is toggled much like any security feature: from Android's security settings. To unlock, just hold the device in front of your face and tap the display. Its as easy as taking a selfie. Even more exciting, the scanner can be used with the web browser to log in to accounts. Note 7 also has a "Secure Folder", where apps and content could be placed so they will need iris scan to unlock. While iris scan is [no stranger]() to smartphones, Samsung's Note 7 is the most high profile device to carry the feature.