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Would you like Touch ID to return on next year's iPhone XS under the display?

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  • YES

    Votes: 156 41.7%

  • No

    Votes: 218 58.3%
  • Total voters
    374
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DBZmusicboy01

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Face ID is very good but I think touch ID also has it's advantages. I honestly think touch ID under the display would really make the next iPhone much more happier to use.
Face ID is more convenient while downloading apps or logging into my bank app and others.
While touch ID would be better when unlocking the phone since it's kinda annoying having to pull away the iPhone X while laying down in bed just so my face can fit in the view better. Also having it at an angle.
It's great but I don't think it would be ready to replace touch ID yet and also another thing.
IF Apple was able to use touch ID under the display they would of avoided the notch by placing the selfie cam and speakers in the ridge at the top of the iPhone by simply making the camera lens smaller but wider. But Face ID requires a lot of modules.
 
It better not, especially after Apple execs publically admitted they did not do anything and do not plan to do anything after they realized how much better FaceID was.
 
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Of course, but only if there’s no trade off. Face ID is better in some ways and a compromise in others. Having both would be perfect.

But if I’m asked to choose only one, I’ll still go with Face ID. It has a lot of potential and can be utilized in more ways than just unlocking your phone.
 
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"Better" is a relative term. And perhaps better for some, but not for all. I returned my X today because FaceID was too annoying for me. It recognizes my face just fine, that's not the issue. But I often check my phone at odd angles, like when it is laying on my desk, or sitting on my nightstand charger. FaceID refuses to see my face at these angles, so I first have to pick up the phone. Besides that I find that "swipe-up" motion from the bottom awkward with one hand, feels like the phone is about to drop out of my hand. It's a no-go for me. But to each his/her own!
 
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Sigh.
As if people haven't been watched enough.
I cannot judge the live performance of face id but well...
 
It won't happen but to me i'd prefer touch id under the screen. No notch, no complete rearrangement of UI, another year to refine Face ID.
 
I think TouchID is the past whether you like it or not. I think Apple is going to be doubling down big time next year on FaceID. Probably all new iPhones that come out next year will have FaceID only. It would be hard to invest time, people and effort on 2 separate authetication strategies/directions.
 
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Touch ID was great, but Face ID is superior. I know someone with hyperhydrosis (abnormally sweaty hands) and Face ID is a dream for them.
For me, Face ID just feels much more fluid. I was skeptical at first, but experiencing it removes all doubt.
 
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I don’t care if it does. I loved Touch ID, but I think Face ID is better for more circumstances. There are always going to be exceptions, but for me, Face ID>Touch ID, and I’m happy knowing this is the future.
 
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Starfyre said:
It better not, especially after Apple execs publically admitted they did not do anything and do not plan to do anything after they realized how much better FaceID was.
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that's not entirely true.
c.Federighi said in his daringFireball interview that faceID is definitely the path forward but that there are settings where combinations of biometric recognition could be used.

https://daringfireball.net/thetalkshow/2017/09/15/ep-200
 
God I hope not.

It's going to feel like the dark ages again if I have to search for just the right spot to place my finger.
 
bambooshots said:
God I hope not.

It's going to feel like the dark ages again if I have to search for just the right spot to place my finger.
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well, it's not so bad if you can feel for the button..

but touchID under the screen with a virtual button?.. that would definitely be worse than touchID on a physical button because you couldn't feel it.. you'd have to look for it and it will be a small target.

it would be okay if the whole display or a majority portion of the display would work as the reader.
 
I’d like to see Face ID become faster. That’s my biggest concern. Right now it works pretty well, but It’s not as fast as touch ID
 
OneMike said:
I’d like to see Face ID become faster. That’s my biggest concern. Right now it works pretty well, but It’s not as fast as touch ID
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to me, it's a faster physical motion.
just swipe up.

maybe a little slower for the phone to open though but again, it's less effort for me so i'm not really sure if one is faster than the other..
faster at what?
faster to use? i personally don't think so.
ymmv
 
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