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New information regarding the upcoming Apple smartphone indicates a significant change in the way the device is unlocked. According to the latest reports, the iPhone Fold will not utilise Face ID technology or the distinctive Dynamic Island interface element. Instead, Apple is expected to implement a small hole-punch camera in the screen, similar to many Android smartphones.
Why Apple is abandoning Face ID
The reason for this decision is primarily the device's design. In the case of the foldable iPhone, the external screen is significantly thinner than in classic models, making it difficult to accommodate the entire set of sensors required for Face ID to function. For this reason, Apple has decided to return to Touch ID, which will be located in the power button. This solution is already known from some models of iPads and older iPhones.
The new screen design also means a change in the appearance of the front of the device. Instead of Dynamic Island, a small hole for the front camera will appear in the foldable iPhone. Apple also tested a more advanced solution in the form of a camera hidden beneath the screen, but the quality of the photos did not meet the company's expectations. Ultimately, a simpler and more proven variant was therefore chosen.
Changes also in other Apple devices
Interestingly, a similar design with a camera in a notch may also appear in other Apple products. According to reports, this solution may also be included in future models of the MacBook Pro with a touch screen, suggesting that the company plans to introduce a more consistent look for its devices.
The folding iPhone is shaping up to be one of the most interesting projects from Apple in recent years. The abandonment of Face ID in favour of Touch ID and the use of a camera in a notch shows that the device's design demands a new approach to hardware design. However, we still have to wait for the official launch of the iPhone Fold as Apple has not yet confirmed the release date of the device.
source: Bloomberg
