Reuters reports today that Apple is purchasing chipmaker AuthenTec in a deal worth about US$356 million.
AuthenTec makes fingerprint sensor chips that are used in computers made by Lenovo, Fujitsu, and Dell, and also makes security software and chips for mobile phones that are licensed to companies like Samsung. The company also developed a downloadable digital rights management solution that is used on the iPhone and iPad to authenticate HBO GO.
In addition to those products, AuthenTec also produces chips for
