Apple may bring Face ID to future iPhone Duo models with help from Apple Intelligence
A report predicts that Apple may replace the iPhone Duo’s existing Touch ID with Face ID, with Apple Intelligence potentially helping address the device’s space constraints. No timing or implementation is confirmed.
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Signal Summary
The report says the iPhone Duo’s slim chassis currently cannot fit the usual Face ID components. Bloomberg predicts that Apple will work to add Face ID to future generations, while the report suggests AI could be part of the solution; it does not confirm that Apple has committed to the change.
Why It Matters
If the prediction becomes reality, future iPhone Duo models could shift from Touch ID to Face ID despite their limited internal space. The report does not identify a generation or release window, so this remains a possible design direction rather than a confirmed product change.
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Evidence
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Primary Evidence
1Apple Intelligence could be the key to cram Face ID into future iPhone Duo
William Gallagher <wg@williamgallagher.com>
“A new report obviously predicts that Apple wants to replace the iPhone Duo 's existing Touch ID with Face ID as soon as possible, and suggests that Apple Intelligence might help. Face ID invisibly scans the user's face to confirm their identity before unlocking - image credit: Apple.…”
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