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Why doesn't Apple make a standalone Touch ID?
Summary
The blog post discusses the absence of standalone Touch ID from Apple and shares a method for integrating Touch ID into a mechanical keyboard by repurposing parts from an Apple Magic Keyboard. However, this method is described as wasteful and requiring patience.
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