Bloomberg: Apple Planning iPhone With Both Face ID and Touch ID Under Display by 2021

[MacRumors]

Apple is developing an in-display fingerprint scanner for future iPhones, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman and Debby Wu.

The report claims Apple is considering including the in-display scanner in a 2020 iPhone if testing is successful, but adds there is a possibility the tech will not be ready until 2021. This lines up with a prediction from noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who expects an iPhone with both Face ID and in-display Touch ID in 2021.

The upcoming fingerprint reader would be embedded in the display, enabling users to unlock the iPhone by placing a finger almost anywhere on the screen, and it would complement rather than replace the existing Face ID system. This would give users the convenience of two biometric authentication options.

Face ID and Touch ID each have their weaknesses, such as Face ID not working well when an iPhone is laying flat on a table, or Touch ID not playing friendly with wet fingers. With both systems, users would have the best of both worlds, using the authentication option that is better in a given situation.

Several major Android smartphone makers have adopted in-screen fingerprint scanners over the past few years, including Samsung.

Apple is also working on its first low-cost iPhone since the iPhone SE, which could launch as early as the first half of 2020, according to Bloomberg. As Nikkei reported earlier this week, the device is said to look similar to the iPhone 8, including a 4.7-inch display and a Touch ID home button.

The iPhone 8 currently retails for $599 and up, while the iPhone SE started at $399, but was later discounted to $349.

Article Link: Bloomberg: Apple Planning iPhone With Both Face ID and Touch ID Under Display by 2021

 

[rodpascoe]

I really can’t see them going backwards like this.

 

[travis64]

Apple is so slow other phones already doing this

 

[robbietop]

Is this the same Bloomberg that said Supermicro devices Apple used were hacked by the Chinese and then everyone said they were full of it?

 

[GuruZac]

I would gladly welcome both. Although, I’ve grown to love Face ID, especially using the gen 2 with iOS 13 improvements, Touch ID would be nice as well.

 

[NutsNGum]

No idea why they did away with touch ID in the first place. Far more logical way of doing things.

 

[GuruZac]

Apple is so slow other phones already doing this

No other phones have an equivalent to Face ID plus a Touch ID.

 

[ahunt01]

I can’t think of a reason I’d want to replace my Face ID, especially if they improve the scanning angle. It’s both more secure and more convenient IMO.

 

[bbednarz]

Apple is so slow other phones already doing this

Other phones have Face ID?

 

[4jasontv]

Why would I use Face ID if Touch ID was an option?

I still have to touch my phone to use it but with Touch ID I don’t have to wait as long.

 

[Motawa]

I really can’t see them going backwards like this.

you mean like removing 3d touch and replacing it with a simple "hold"?

 

[bbednarz]

I can't see a negative in this. Seems like best of both worlds. Like Face ID? Perfect. Like Touch ID? Perfect. This should be a great thread with no complaining!

 

[FlyingDutch]

if we are speaking about a really "anywhere" TouchID, I'm ok with that. Current in-display solutions are a joke.

 

[M3gatron]

No other phones have an equivalent to Face ID plus a Touch ID.

Mate 20 Pro, Xioami Mi 8 Explorer Edition the upcoming Mate 30 Pro.

 

[iReality85]

I really can’t see them going backwards like this.

No, going backward would be what Apple did, where if people don't like or need Face ID, they have to go back to using a 4 or 6 digit passcode like it's 2008 again. Cool.

 

[AnthonyG6]

I don't really want 'touch anywhere TouchID'. It would lead to the iPhone unlocking whenever you just picked it up to look at lockscreen notifications especially with the thin bezels.

 

[Nexus1974]

I much prefer FaceID over TouchID not just for unlocking the phone but more so within apps which just authenticate via FaceID without even prompting to enter username/password. That is much more slicker than TouchID.

 

[carrrrrlos]

I would whole heartedly welcome the return of Touch ID.

 

[MacUser09425]

I can't see a negative in this. Seems like best of both worlds. Like Face ID? Perfect. Like Touch ID? Perfect. This should be a great thread with no complaining!

Thank you - Voice of Reason to the 'going backwards' crowd.

As the smartphone space become more competitive, Apple needs to be less dogmatic. The recent change to repair policy and now TouchID, shows a welcome change.

Hoping for 2020.

 

[bbednarz]

I don't really want 'touch anywhere TouchID'. It would lead to the iPhone unlocking whenever you just picked it up to look at lockscreen notifications especially with the thin bezels.

I'm guessing it would work like Face ID where you still need to swipe up after authenticating.

 

[Mac Fly (film)]

“Apple stopped selling new iPhones with Touch ID in 2018 with the launch of the iPhone XR”

They did?

Also dislike how Bloomberg editors format articles; painful. Article about Apple and they keep telling us where Apple’s main campus is before they mention them. And “the people said”.

 

[nfl46]

Bloomberg is usually spot on. Mark definitely has some insight on this, so its believable.

 

[Marzel]

This doesn't sound like classic Apple at all though. Apple almost never offers redundant functionality and supports its choices (even when these are bad). Also, although Face ID isn't perfect, not many people complain about it.

 

[Rogifan]

And then next year they’ll say it’s coming in 2022.

 

[Tsepz]

Lol, but but but!!!....“FaCeID iS tHe fUtUrE” “ApPle aRe dOne wItH TouchID”