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Code in iOS 12.1 Update Hints at Landscape Face ID Support for Upcoming iPad Pro Models
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That latter point is a good one but I think there are enough users asking for it that adding at least some option would be good as the functionality already seems to exit in a round about way.
I don't think I'm going to get a newer iPad. Upgrading to a desktop Mac of some sort next year is going to be expensive and more useful. I think the only thing that would get me to upgrade in 2018 is to give it a macOS docked mode or an OLED display. The chance of either of those happening this year is near zero.
I think if they do, it will be in the redesigned next iteration. It looks like the new iPad Pro has been redesigned with squarer edges to acommidate the wider USBC plug. This could be a sign of things to come for the next iPhone, back to the iPhone 4/5 square edges to acomódate USBC.
Not true.
iOS devices are and have always been single user devices. Apple has stated this clearly.
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Lots of iPads with Lightning you can choose from to match iPhone.
Am I the minority that thinks that USB C is far inferior as compare to lightning? Somehow I wish Apple stayed with lightning on iPhone and iPad. Im OK with MBP although I find USB extremely wobbly and easy to disconnect.
But truth to be told the actually situation on Apple devices is complete mess. And I find USBA cable with 5W charger in new iPhones insulting
But truth to be told the actually situation on Apple devices is complete mess. And I find USBA cable with 5W charger in new iPhones insulting
Considering its a Pro device I do not see why it cannot have both Lightning and USB-C.
a) Nope - I am among the many (?majority) who think that the Lightning interface is better than USB-C.
b) Huh? Apple is still with Lightning ports on iPhone and iPad.
c) Apple is the new Comcast - insult the consumer with 5 cent thefts!
It's a lot easier for Apple to dump Lightning and go full USB-C.
All the USB-C dongles already exist because of MacBook.
As iPad Pro becomes more like a full computer with a larger battery, it will require faster charging like 100W USB-PD. Lightning doesn't support this.
Then why didn't Apple update Face ID on their just-released extremely expensive hardware? Complaints are completely justified.
Are they saying it will be more difficult to support external monitors - or is this making it easier (whatever that means)? I'm confused.
It doesn't actually support two faces, just two "appearances." It's supposed to be used for a single person who changes their appearance significantly, i.e. makeup, hats/masks, wigs, etc. Nobody can be sure what 2 completely different faces would do to the algorithm.
If the rumor is true, then I would expect to see landscape Face ID support in iPhones next year. IMO this being a S year means little change to the only 1-yr old Face ID on the iPhone.
We gonna need some ice over here for this third degree burn!
So, not an engineer?
I guess you're unaware of the supply constraints for OLED panels in 2017 and how different that landscape is now that LG can produce acceptable panels as well.
There are lots of USB-C monitors but not a single one with Lightning.
With a single USB-C cable, the iPad Pro could also power and send signal to a monitor.
Apple barley had enough stock to supply the iPhone X last year, people were waiting till Christmas for one. It wasn’t a marketing thing, it was a supply problem, can’t sell or market what you don’t have....
It's possible the TrueDepth sensor is larger in iPad Pro to accommodate different orientations. If so, I don't think we would see it in iPhone any time soon.
Not quite. The problem was people hated bezels, vehemently. And then all of these full screen, slim bezel Android phones came out that pressured Apple to have to change a very outdated phone design. Apple got rid of bezels but needed a security solution comparable to Touch ID. And I think it's clear at this stage that Touch ID under the screen wasn't a viable option 2+ years ago when they were designing the X.
Face ID solved a lot of problems for me and created no new ones
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There is no point of lightning port in the monitor. But lightning to USB C can carry power and data. So whats your point?