Apple introduced the facial recognition system, Face ID, in 2017. It integrated it into our lives with the release of iPhone X in the same year, and it has been featured in all subsequent models. Today, it has been revealed that Apple will bring the Face ID system to MacBooks. Here are the details…
Face ID is coming to MacBooks!
Face ID, introduced for the first time by Phil Schiller and Craig Federighi at the Steve Jobs Theater, is a facial recognition method that allows users to unlock their screens or perform identity verification processes.
Face ID, which is more preferred compared to fingerprint authentication, is currently available only on iPhones (starting from iPhone X) and iPads released after the 11-inch iPad Pro. However, a recently discovered patent from Apple indicates that it will also be coming to MacBooks.
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It has been revealed that Apple has obtained a patent to incorporate Face ID technology into MacBooks. This patent, found on the official website of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, indicates that Face ID can be used not only to unlock the MacBook’s screen but also to access email accounts.
It is expected that the upcoming MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models, equipped with the M3 chip, will feature the Face ID technology next year. It is speculated that it will not be available on earlier laptop models because Face ID requires specific hardware.
Actually, you’re right. Microsoft already introduced facial recognition with the Windows Hello technology for computers running Windows 10 and above back in 2015. Therefore, it can be said that Apple was somewhat late in bringing facial recognition for unlocking laptops.
