Is Apple about to 'kill off' Face ID on iPhones?

Apple - Ảnh 1. — Apple is researching new screen unlocking technology.

Recently, there have been many rumors circulating that Apple is developing a completely new screen unlocking technology to replace Face ID on upcoming iPhone models. However, when compared with reliable sources and Apple's product development roadmap, the truth may not be entirely as rumored.

Face ID remains central, but it will be more "inconspicuous".

Instead of eliminating Face ID, Apple is reportedly researching and testing under-display Face ID – a design advancement rather than a change in security method. This technology allows the entire 3D facial recognition sensor system to be placed behind the display panel, bringing the iPhone closer to a truly "full-screen" design.

Essentially, under-display Face ID still uses the same 3D infrared facial scanning principle as the current TrueDepth system. The difference lies in Apple having to develop new screen materials so that infrared light can pass through without reducing accuracy or recognition speed.

According to Tuoi Tre Online 's research from reliable sources, the under-display version of Face ID is expected to appear as early as 2026 on iPhone Pro models, when the technology is stable enough to meet Apple's stringent security standards.

This shows that Apple continues to follow its familiar strategy: only introducing new technology to products when they have reached a high level of perfection, rather than chasing trends.

Why isn't Apple bringing back Touch ID?

Apple - Ảnh 2. — Apple is researching and testing a new version of Face ID.

Along with rumors about a new Face ID, the question "Will Touch ID return?" is also frequently asked. Although under-display fingerprint sensors have become common on Android smartphones, there are currently no clear signs that Apple will bring Touch ID back to its flagship iPhone line.

Apple highly values Face ID for its accurate recognition, strong security, and deep integration with the ecosystem – from unlocking devices and Apple Pay payments to app authentication. In this context, if Touch ID were to return, it would most likely only appear on certain specific product lines, rather than completely replacing Face ID.

To date, there is no reliable evidence to suggest that Apple will remove Face ID and replace it with a completely different unlocking technology in the near future. What is happening is the process of upgrading and refining Face ID to better suit the new iPhone design. In other words, Face ID isn't disappearing; it's becoming "invisible."

Apple is indeed researching new unlocking technology for the iPhone, but it's not a replacement for Face ID; rather, it's the next step in developing that technology.

Under-display Face ID, if implemented, would both maintain the familiar security experience and pave the way for a full-screen iPhone design – something Apple has pursued for many years.

PHAN HAI DANG

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/apple-sap-khai-tu-face-id-บน-iphone-20251224103937847.htm