# Biometric Third-Party Locks 'Unlox' Provides Biometric Unlocking for Mac Computers By Joey Haar | Published 2018-05-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unlox References: [producthunt](https://www.producthunt.com/posts/unlox) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/unlox/id1313188193?mt=8) Security is hugely important when it comes to one's devices, and Unlox is a newly improved app that lets users unlock their laptop or desktop using their biometric information. The app provides a control system for locking and unlocking one's device directly through their iOS device (i.e. their [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockly-visage) or [Apple Watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/level-home)) using their fingerprint, wrist, or face. Passwords are highly secure if they're made using the standard strength principals like length and variance of letters, numbers, and symbols, but there's also no question that passwords can get annoying to continually input and to remember. Biometrics are automatically as secure, since biometric information is by definition unique to the owner of that trait. Unlox is thus a convenient way to keep one's [Mac](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kleanly) computer secure. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Biometric Security:** Biometric technology is revolutionizing device security with unique and convenient unlocking options. - **Third-party Apps:** Third-party apps are becoming popular options for providing biometric security for devices. - **Ios Integration:** Smartphone integration with biometric security measures is a growing trend, improving user convenience and device security. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Technology:** The technology industry has a major stake in exploring advanced security measures, especially biometric technology, for devices. - **Cybersecurity:** As technology advances, cybersecurity is a critical industry for developing and implementing reliable, secure, and cutting-edge lock solutions. - **Mobile Apps:** Mobile apps are increasing in popularity as third-party options to improve device security, especially with the integration of face and fingerprint recognition technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Biometric Scanner Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockly-flex-touch.md) - [Biometric Bank-Grade Door Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/securam-touch.md) - [High-Tech Residential Security Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residential-security-system.md) - [Biometric Sensor Password Authentication](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passkey.md) - [Facial Recognition Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-lock-ultra-vision.md) - [Multilevel Authentication Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-dr2-max-retrofit-smart-lock.md) - [Intuitive Access Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraloq-latch-5.md) - [Biometric Password Managers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1password-passkey.md) - [Facial Recognition Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockly-visage.md)