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Apple Intelligence could be the key to cram Face ID into future iPhone Duo

AppleInsider • Sun, 13 Sep 2026

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. Touch ID is easily the most apparent compromise in the iPhone Duo, and Apple has had to go back it because of that model's slim chassis. It was not physically possible to fit the usual Face ID components into that space. Now Bloomberg has made the obvious prediction that Apple will be working to add Face ID to future generations of the iPhone Duo. But it's also suggested that AI could be part of the solution. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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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.

Touch ID is easily the most apparent compromise in the iPhone Duo, and Apple has had to go back it because of that model's slim chassis.

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