# Face Id on The No Agenda Show

Face Id comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2017 to September 2021.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** September 2017 – September 2021
- **Related topics:** [Apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [Amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [Biometric Security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biometric-security.md), [Customs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/customs.md), [Facial Recognition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facial-recognition.md), [Iphone X](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iphone-x.md), [Jony Ive](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jony-ive.md), [Klm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/klm.md), [Schiphol Airport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/schiphol-airport.md), [Surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### Schiphol VIP Center, International Travel and COVID Theater

- **Episode:** [1378: Yer Boy Amy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1378-yer-boy-amy.md)
- **Published:** 2021-09-02
- **Time:** 4:51–9:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1378-yer-boy-amy/chapter/schiphol-vip-center-international-travel-and-covid-theater.md

A traveler describes the experience of using the Schiphol VIP Center in Amsterdam, a service formerly reserved for royalty that is now commercially available for approximately $200. The service includes private security, personal lounges, and on-site customs processing. Upon returning to Dallas, the traveler notes that COVID-19 testing documentation was not requested by US customs agents, suggesting the protocols have become "security theater" integrated with new Face ID technology.

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### Apple Face ID, Mask Recognition and Surveillance

- **Episode:** [1246: 3X3](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1246-3x3.md)
- **Published:** 2020-05-28
- **Time:** 32:32–34:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1246-3x3/chapter/apple-face-id-mask-recognition-and-surveillance.md

Apple released a software update designed to improve Face ID performance when users are wearing masks, alongside new COVID-19 contact tracing features. This development sparks a discussion on whether mask mandates are a temporary measure or a way to refine surveillance and facial recognition technology. There is skepticism regarding how effectively these systems can identify individuals across various mask styles.

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### iPhone X Face ID and Apple Design Flaws

- **Episode:** [964: 6th Mass Extinction](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/964-6th-mass-extinction.md)
- **Published:** 2017-09-14
- **Time:** 40:54–46:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/964-6th-mass-extinction/chapter/iphone-x-face-id-and-apple-design-flaws.md

Apple unveils the iPhone X, replacing Touch ID with Face ID facial recognition technology. The hosts criticize the design for being "Islamophobic" due to potential issues with face coverings and express concern over the fragility of the all-glass enclosure. They argue that the removal of the fingerprint sensor was a result of engineering failures rather than a planned innovation, creating new safety risks for distracted users.

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