Some people don't like to hear this, but I agree. I hated Touch ID.TouchID sucked, let it go. FaceID doesn’t fail outside, it’s way better
Some people don't like to hear this, but I agree. I hated Touch ID.TouchID sucked, let it go. FaceID doesn’t fail outside, it’s way better
@BostonQuad assuming your display is clean and no weird screen protector is installed (deflecting the IR rays), have you tried adding an alternate appearance outdoors? Any warnings?
My iPad Mini Touch ID works fine with a case, and is still well-protected with the cutout at the power button.Cases. All cases would have to have a cut out where the power button is.
From the shadow on your face, it looks like the sun is high overhead and slightly behind you, shining directly on the Face ID sensors, creating a lens flare.Just now had both a bright day and the time to address this.
My 13 Mini display has no screen protector and is clean. I already had tried an alternate appearance to address this issue, but I cleared them to try again. When I tried to add one outdoors, I got the following:
"Move iPhone a little lower" (or, after slowly doing so, "Move iPhone a little higher").
In both cases, it reported my face was out of view, when it wasn't.
After a few rounds of that, "Face ID is Not Available".
Keep in mind Face ID works flawlessly for me inside.
...a touchID (embedded into the power button) enabled iPhone with a small hole-punch camera (removing faceID altogether) would be something different and something I'd certainly consider buying...though I doubt many others will 🤣
Thats your opinion, many will disagree with you. TouchID works ways better.TouchID sucked, let it go. FaceID doesn’t fail outside, it’s way better
Everything is opinions here, obviously.Thats your opinion, many will disagree with you. TouchID works ways better.
They even refuse to have an edge to edge screen screen in iPhones only to be able to use FaceID.
Apple execs said both Face ID and Touch ID have their uses, possibly even in combination. By the way, Apple could have added Face ID to Mac desktops/displays. Yes, Apple favors Face ID, but it’s not so cut and dry.Everything is opinions here, obviously.
But it is a fact, not an opinion, that Apple moved on from TouchID years ago, considering it an inferior tech. It's only kept on cheaper devices (iPads) and where FaceID would be (until technology improves) problematic to implement (laptops).
They even refuse to have an edge to edge screen screen in iPhones only to be able to use FaceID.
But even if Apple was 100% Face ID, why does that mean people can’t complain? Do you never complain about things that may or may not ever change? If so, you are a special person.
I wasn't convinced when I changed from a 6S with Touch to a 12 Pro with Face. But Face has been astonishingly good. Inside and out. Even in near darkness. Never noticed an issue with sun but my latitude, etc., might be different to yours.I appreciate Face ID, but it almost always fails outside. TouchID would be a great complement, but building it under the display is problematic.
So what's wrong with putting TouchID on the power button? It works perfectly on my iPad mini. I might even prefer it on the power button than on the screen.
Edit: I don't want Face ID replaced; I love it. I want both.
Unfortunately they moved on and its sad, because FaceID is not superior tech.Everything is opinions here, obviously.
But it is a fact, not an opinion, that Apple moved on from TouchID years ago, considering it an inferior tech. It's only kept on cheaper devices (iPads) and where FaceID would be (until technology improves) problematic to implement (laptops).
They even refuse to have an edge to edge screen screen in iPhones only to be able to use FaceID.
The circumstance I want Touch for is when my phone (or iPad) is lying flat on a desk and isn't able to see my face properly. I used to reach out and touch the button on the 6S. Would be good to have that as an option. On the power button wouldn't be ideal but better than not having the option at all.
But they already have TouchID on power button of some iPads.TouchID on the power button would be a nightmare.
First of all cases. iPad cases need to be open on the top. Cutout like the one for the silent switch would not be enough. Secondly, please pick up the phone from the table. Which finger would you use to unlock? By the time you do the right gesture, a FaceID phone wakes up, recognizes the face and unlocks.
By the way, Apple could have added Face ID to Mac desktops/displays.
Tap the TouchID key, duh!How would you authenticate an ApplePay transaction? iPhones and iPads with Face ID, you double tap the sleep button to start the authentication but how would you do that on a Mac with Face ID?
It can fail in bright sunlight.TouchID sucked, let it go. FaceID doesn’t fail outside, it’s way better
Why then?Touch ID would've been nice during 2020-2023.
I also like Android's implementation at the back. Positioned to the finger.