Apple may replace Touch ID with facial recognition

Apple may consider replacing its current Touch ID biometric security technology with a facial recognition system for the iPhone 8.

Apple may replace Touch ID with facial recognition

Apple may be considering replacing its Touch ID biometric fingerprint identification technology with a new facial recognition system for the iPhone 8, according to an article from MacRumours based on a new report from KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Referring to recent patents Apple has applied for, Kuo states:

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