Fingerprint sensors fall below $5
 

While fingerprint sensors are seen as a "top of the range" smartphone item, the cost of providing them is now minimal.

Fingerprint sensor prices have fallen below $5 recently, and are likely to drop further in 2016. The price drop is noticeable. You could normally get your hands on one for about $8 in early 2015.

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