Apple’s iPhone 13: The Touch ID Conundrum
Rumors have been swirling since 2019 that the new iPhone 13 would bring back the classic on‑screen fingerprint sensor. Unfortunately, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says that this year’s edition won’t be showing that feature to the masses.
Apparently, Apple’s long‑term plan is to embed Face ID right into the display itself, making the front‑camera notch a thing of the past. Still, some throwback fans will be disappointed to find that the iconic Touch ID may never reappear on the high‑end models.
What the Apple Genius’ Latest Email Told Us
- Mark Gurman reports that the in‑display Touch ID won’t make the cut for 2023.
- The company’s big win: Face ID is destined to be a fully integrated, “in‑screen” experience.
- There’s a suggestion that low‑end iPhones could get a touch‑based sensor, while the flagship devices might carry the new Face ID.
- Alternatively, Apple could laser‑focus Face ID on the high‑end line and keep the notch‑based Face ID for the低价机型 — a strange mix of old and new.
Is the Touch ID Really Dead?
No one can say for sure until the iPhone 13 hits the streets. The debate opened up when niche tech circles speculated in early 2019 that Apple’s future model would feature an on‑screen fingerprint sensor again. The anxieties were real, and many of us loved the idea of a clean display with no notch. This year, maybe Apple’s design team decided to keep the footprint “cleaner” by placing Face ID directly in the screen. Who knew?
Why Which Tech Keeps Pushing for Face ID?
Face ID is growing faster than Touch ID in market adoption, and it’s also… better, right? But if you’re a “bro‑style” iPhone user who still likes matching your finger to a screen, you may prefer the idea of that feature staying. Apple feels the bias is strong enough to keep Touch ID alive on the low‑end line. Or they could simply decide to save the low‑end collectors’ spirits by letting them get a notch‑based Face ID, something that feels like a tactile nod to their old habits.
What Should You Expect?
In short: You’ll get a Face ID that works from the display itself (no notch, no skin divisor), and if Apple’s developer woes solved everything, you’ll see an expanded range of options for security across the pricing range. But the next‑gen iPhone 13 might come and go without that low‑limit Touch ID. Time’s the ultimate judge.
Feel free to grin despite the disappointment – we’re all in this smartphone tech roulette together! Stay tuned for more rumors, actual product launches, and maybe a neat twist that brings back Touch ID later in a slimmer alternative. That’s the game we all love to play.
