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Unlocking your iPhone or Mac automatically using your AirPods might be a thing in the future — scientists have proven that 'Ear ID' can work, detecting who you are based on your unique heartbeat, and your buds don't even need a heart-rate sensor to make it work
… According to the paper, earbuds were chosen because they "remain closely coupled with the wearer during everyday use," so if you're the kind of person who's constantly wearing your AirPods when out and about, you inspired this choice. …
May 21, 2026
· Tom Bedford