- 0-20%: Unlikely – Lacks credible sources
- 21-40%: Questionable – Some concerns remain
- 41-60%: Plausible – Reasonable evidence
- 61-80%: Probable – Strong ecidence
- 81-100%: Highly Likely – Multiple reliable sources
Unlocking a Mac became a simpler experience when Apple introduced Touch ID to its machines, but there will come a time when the company finally retires the feature for something even better; Face ID. While this change is expected to arrive for future Macs, we do not recommend holding off on your current upgrade because this transition is not expected for a while.
It only took Apple three years to bring Touch ID from the iPhone to the Mac, but it has been eight years since Face ID debuted on the iPhone X, with the feature nowhere in sight on notebooks
A biometric breakthrough transpired in 2013 when Apple officially announced the iPhone 5S with Touch ID authentication. Over the years, the feature got faster and more accurate, to the point that the Cupertino firm could port it to other products, including the MacBook Pro, which happened in 2016. However, buyers will always want something better or a change that brings more flexibility to the table, and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has some positive news on that front.
He states that Apple is testing Face ID for Macs, which will be a major shift from providing users with Touch ID. As for the unfortunate part, bringing this hardware to these machines is still years away. What is disappointing to learn is that Gurman has not provided an estimated launch timeline, meaning that Apple could scrap the feature at any point if it feels that it does not perform according to the company’s expectations.
Also, since we already know that Apple is working on Face ID for Macs, there are so many unanswered questions. For instance, will the company house all the necessary components inside a visible notch, or will they be embedded underneath the display, delivering an ‘all screen’ experience? The California-based titan is rumored to be testing a full-screen iPhone that will be void of any cutouts, including Face ID, with the components housed behind the OLED panel.
However, this specific release is not expected until 2027. Even then, there is no guarantee that Apple will proceed with this change if it feels that in-screen Face ID’s authentication speed or accuracy is subpar. It is possible that future Macs could be incorporated with under-display Face ID capabilities in the same manner, but sadly, Gurman has no updates on the company’s plans, so we will have to keep this debate for another time.
News Source: Mark Gurman
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