Code in macOS Big Sur Suggests Face ID Could Be Coming to Macs

[yurc]

So we can reveal easily Safari saved password and other authentication by just waving our face? Sounds handy, but I still skeptical how it works against shoulder surfing especially in public workplaces.

Biometric function such as Touch ID on MBP are more practical since most device are used indoor, people no longer having hindrance such wearing glove or such, not mention I can stealthy performing device unlock and password authentication by just putting single touch without any suspicious notion. Just like built-in Yubikey.

Also keep in mind I am not sure FaceID method are available on headless Mac, probably MacBook and iMac exclusive.

 

[bdart2]

I'm not disappointed. I'm really, really pissed off.

This shouldn’t surprise or disappoint. They are saving every cool feature for the ARM lineup. They have to sell the transition.

 

[PostApple2016BrainWash]

It's believed to be happening sooner and you can expect a lighter form factor of the next iMac.

 

[PostApple2016BrainWash]

Biometric function such as Touch ID on MBP are more practical since most device are used indoor, people no longer having hindrance such wearing glove or such, not mention I can stealthy performing device unlock and password authentication by just putting single touch without any suspicious notion. Just like built-in Yubikey.

Also keep in mind I am not sure FaceID method are available on headless Mac, probably MacBook and iMac exclusive.

The new Apple Silicon 12.4” Macbook will definitely be including biometric technology.

 

[matrix07]

MacBook Pro 14.1 inch, miniLed, Apple Silicon, Face ID, 1080p webcam. I am sorted.

4 ports at least, MagSafe please. Illuminated Apple logo would be a bonus. 😍

 

[HandITOVER]

SMH.

 

[Virinprew]

Of course, Face ID will come to the Mac. It’s much more natural than Touch ID. Open the lid, and you’re in.

 

[masterhiggins]

Excellent. I, for one, welcome our Chinese overlords’ ability to obtain more of our info.

 

[ph001bi]

4 ports at least, MagSafe please. Illuminated Apple logo would be a bonus. 😍

4 ports is a given but Magsafe, and illuminated Apple logo, these trains have left the station a long time ago.

 

[critter13]

Come on, just give us a magic keyboard with TouchID.

 

[PickUrPoison]

Would be about right., Apple can also use the time to implement other stuff "just the way they like" and say "we couldn't do it before because we didn't have the same flexibility we have now"

Perhaps it was just perfect timing Apple were to transition silicon..... We'll see if they do FaceID for Intel Mac's, but that would seem "out of order"

I can’t imagine Apple adding FaceID to the Intel models since it requires the neural processor currently only available in the A11 or later. Plus they’re not going to physically redesign the current models when there are Apple silicon versions coming within the next couple years.