A couple months ago, we discussed a rumor suggesting that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S5 would feature advanced iris-scanning technology, allowing users to unlock their device by looking into the camera. Some people were excited after hearing this rumor, while others claimed it would be an “invasion of their privacy.” Regardless of which side of the fence you were on, it looks like Samsung is ditching the iris-scanning technology and going with the fingerprint unlocking method instead. If you want some next-generation eye-scanning technology, you’ll have to go with the Google Glass. According to a source for the Korea Herald, Samsung will not pursue the eye scanner for their upcoming flagship device, the Galaxy S5. Why Did Samsung Scrap The Galaxy S5’s Iris Scanner? Apple has received praise for their simple yet highly effective fingerprint scanner, so why shouldn’t Samsung follow their lead? Of course, this begs the question: why did Samsung decide to ditch the Galaxy S5’s iris scanner in the first place? The Korea Herald offers some insight into Samsung’s decision… An anonymous source for the Korea Herald stated the following: “Who would want to put their handset up close to their eyes for authentication in places like movie…

 Galaxy S5 Potentially Ups Device Security We’ve seen another interesting rumor parading itself around the mill the last few days, and it confirms the ISOCELL camera technology rumor, courtesy of the Analysts Day documents, as well as the 2,000 display, 560 ppi rumor. A bit different from what we’ve heard previously, when taken in context with  other speculated Galaxy S5 features, the device becomes the epitome of scary cool tech. Will Galaxy S5 to Get an Eye Scanner? Apparently, according to Slashgear, the Galaxy S5 is getting an eye tracker/scanner in an attempt to up the Galaxy’s security game and if Samsung does decide to give the Galaxy S5 an iris scanner, the long-awaited device would be the first of its kind on the market. According to the report, the scanner will allow the Galaxy S5 to scan a user’s iris, and then use that scan to lock and unlock the device. The eye scanning technology will also be used for other authentication needs, says NDTV. Scanner Opens new Doors for App Developers  Combined with Samsung’s facial recognition abilities that have been enabled for some time now, the iris scanner opens the door to a whole new world of possibilities…