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Apple Rumored to Launch Notch-Less iPhone in 2020
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I suspect the people here who are speculating the return of TouchID doesn’t necessarily mean the end of FaceID are right. It could indeed be a feature for a lower cost phone - there are some of us who simply will not pay Apple’s current phone prices, even if we like the Apple ecosystem. Plus Apple may be coming to terms with the maturity of - and possible commoditization of - the smartphone market.
I know I’m in no hurry to replace my 6S... it does everything I need.
I know I’m in no hurry to replace my 6S... it does everything I need.
I just love it how the writer of this article says, "...reputable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo...', then later also writes, "However, these reports should still be viewed with some skepticism..."
I don't think they are going to get rid of Face ID for a while, if ever. I'd imagine the money and resources they plowed into it was substantial, and they are going to want to milk it for a while. To me, it seems more likely that they will still eventually get rid of that hideous notch, but implement Face ID through under-screen cameras. I hope this is the case, as I was happy to see Touch ID go the way of the Dodo bird given my poor experience with it over the years.
Going back to touch-based authentication would be a backward move, something I don't think Apple is eager to do, especially how they touted Face ID as the wave of the future and the natural progression of their technology.
Going back to touch-based authentication would be a backward move, something I don't think Apple is eager to do, especially how they touted Face ID as the wave of the future and the natural progression of their technology.
Face ID = less convenience since you have to take your eyes off from where you're going, less privacy, worse security
Touch ID = more convenience, more privacy (giving up fingerprint is lesser of two evils compared to face/eyes), better security
It'll rattle their customers if Apple dumps Face ID so quickly so likely they're offer both where Face ID is sufficient to unlock phone, make/take calls, etc. while Touch ID is required for things like purchases, payments, secure folders, etc.
Touch ID = more convenience, more privacy (giving up fingerprint is lesser of two evils compared to face/eyes), better security
It'll rattle their customers if Apple dumps Face ID so quickly so likely they're offer both where Face ID is sufficient to unlock phone, make/take calls, etc. while Touch ID is required for things like purchases, payments, secure folders, etc.
And of course the people who believe mimojis is the extent of Apple's large push into AR. /s
Much prefer FaceId. Not having to deal with a Home Button is huge. As is being able to interact with my phone with gloves on. No looking back.
I mean no notch doesn't necessary means no FaceID. There is no reason why you can't do Face ID with a thicker bezels, or asymmetric Bezel. But that will just look like every other android phone.
Definitely not happening, at least not in the 2021 / 2022 time frame.
Yeah, that would be an interesting concept, having both auth methods available for different use scenarios. However, given the arguably too-high cost of the current crop of iPhones, I don't think this would be likely as it would only serve to further drive the cost of the iPhone. Maybe it could work as a feature set of the highest tier iPhone where Apple knows people will pay a premium. I guess we'll see.
Yesss! Bring it on, I can't wait! I'll hang on to my iPhone 8 for the next two years until I can get a smaller, notchless iPhone! Oh, and lower the price. I gotta buy two, one for me and one for the wife, at 1250 each, that's a 2500.00 purchase plus more for apple care. That's a tough pill to swallow, why I went with the 8 this time around.
I wonder if Apple has considered using voice as an auth method? (Answer: probably). If I'm not mistaken our voices are as unique as fingerprints and could be used to identify an individual. Not being an expert in this area though, perhaps there are cases where an individual's voice may not be unique enough to always act as a sufficiently unique identifier, plus voice playback would be too easy for those trying to circumvent the lock.
If Apple could implement something like that, it could use the iPhone's mic and omit the need for fingerprint or visual cues. This would, of course not be available to individuals who have lost the use of their voice or have compromised vocal cords, and also be inconvenient for cases where using your voice would be disruptive.
So I guess I've answered my own question - probably ain't happening, although it would be a cool option for those interested in this as a way to unlock.
If Apple could implement something like that, it could use the iPhone's mic and omit the need for fingerprint or visual cues. This would, of course not be available to individuals who have lost the use of their voice or have compromised vocal cords, and also be inconvenient for cases where using your voice would be disruptive.
So I guess I've answered my own question - probably ain't happening, although it would be a cool option for those interested in this as a way to unlock.
Was Face ID the real purpose? Or was the underlying tech a stepping stone to Memoji and similar gimmicks? After all, few people thought Touch ID was inadequate.
Sans FaceID will be on the smaller device as it will be less expensive and the physical dimensions would make the notch resemble the screen to have horns with no space for icons or info which would be pointless.
Even if FaceID gets slimmer and shrinks a bit it still takes up valuable physical space, on iPad Pro it blends in.