Apple’s first foldable iPhone may take a step back from using standard feature for authentication
Apple's first foldable iPhone is expected to launch in September, featuring a hinge design and iPad-style multitasking. However, reports indicate it will use Touch ID instead of Face ID and omit a telephoto camera, despite a premium price tag exceeding $2,000.
Why it matters
The shift in biometric authentication and camera features suggests Apple is making significant trade-offs to achieve the foldable form factor, which may influence consumer adoption.
Apple is likely gearing up to introduce its first-ever foldable iPhone at an upcoming launch event targeted on or around September 9, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has said, revealing some of the key details which indicate that the phone may compromise on certain standard premium features, notably swapping facial recognition for older biometric authentication.According to Gurman, rather than featuring the company's established Face ID system, the foldable design relies on Touch ID for user authentication. While returning to fingerprint scanning may feel like a step backward to some modern smartphone owners, many users remain comfortable with Touch ID across current Mac computers and iPads, he said.Apple’s first foldable iPhone: Key hardware omissions but premium pricingThe foldable iPhone will function as an ultra-premium flagship with retail pricing expected to exceed $2,000.
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