2020 iPhones Said to Include In 105g68 Display Touch ID, New Cheap iPhone on the Way

Touch ID was replaced with Face ID in with the iPhone X launch. New iPhone models in 2020 are now expected to feature in-display fingerprint tech. 676345

By Mark Gurman and Debby Wu, Bloomberg | Updated: 7 September 2019 11:36 IST

2020 iPhones Said to Include In-Display Touch ID, New Cheap iPhone on the Way

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Highlights

In-display fingerprint readers have this year become ubiquitous
Apple introduced fingerprint scanning on iPhones in 2013
The fingerprint reader would be embedded in the screen

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Apple is developing in-screen fingerprint technology for as early as its 2020 iPhones, according to people familiar with the plans. The technology is in testing both inside Apple and among the company's overseas suppliers, though the timeline for its release may slip to the 2021 iPhone refresh, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private work.

In-display fingerprint readers have this year become ubiquitous among Android rivals to the iPhone, with the latest Xiaomi flagships all featuring the technology. Its appeal lies in eliminating the need for additional bezel around the display while still retaining biometric security at the front of the device.

Face ID, the new face authentication again put Apple ahead of the competition with a more robust and secure implementation than rivals.

The fingerprint reader would be embedded in the screen, letting a scan their fingerprint on a large portion of the display, and it would work in tandem with the existing Face ID system, the people familiar with Apple's plans said.

Trudy Muller, a spokesperson, for Cupertino, California-based Apple declined to comment.

Apple is considering including this in-screen touch sensor in the 2020 iPhone model if testing is successful, the people said. Suppliers have proven their ability to integrate the technology into iPhones, but the company has not managed to mass-produce it yet, one person familiar with the development work said.

Apple is also working on its first low-cost iPhone since the iPhone 8 and include a 4.7-inch screen. The iPhone 8 currently sells for $599, while Apple sold the iPhone SE for $399 when that device launched in 2016. The new low-cost phone is expected to have Touch ID built into the home button, not the screen. Nikkei reported plans for a cheaper iPhone earlier this week.

Apple stopped selling new iPhones with Touch ID in 2018 with the launch of the iPhone XS, saying that Face ID was more secure than fingerprint scanning. With the planned low-cost iPhone and future devices with in-display fingerprint readers, Touch ID will apparently be making a comeback. Apple is also planning an updated Face ID sensor for its new iPhones that will be announced next week.

If Apple moves forward with the in-screen fingerprint scanner, the company would offer s both biometric options, letting them unlock and authenticate app transactions with either their face or fingerprint. In any case, the Face ID sensor system will need to be retained because its technology forms the basis for more advanced portrait photography and augmented reality features like Animoji.

This year's new high-end iPhones, to be introduced September 10, will also include upgrades to low-light photography, improved water resistance, shatter-resistant glass technology, faster processors and a new way to charge AirPods, Bloomberg News reported. For 2020, Apple is planning a larger iPhone revamp with 5G wireless technology, a faster processor, and rear-facing 3D cameras for enhanced augmented reality capabilities.

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