Apple Was Once Planning to Bring Face ID to the 24-Inch iMac With M1 Chip But iMac Pro Seems to Be The Likely Option
It was reported in the past that Face ID will be coming to the Mac lineup in the future. Now, it was reported by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in his Power newsletter that Apple considered bringing Face ID to the M1 iMac. Gurman mentioned that Face ID was “in the cards for the original M1 iMac.” It is not yet clear what made Apple ditch the idea since it would have made the entire authentication process more natural and easy compared to Touch ID in the new Magic Keyboard. Other than the iMac, Gurman also highlighted that Face ID should not be expected on MacBooks anytime soon. However, another iMac or external monitor could get Face ID for enhanced authentication. What this means is that the company can potentially add Face ID in its forthcoming iMac Pro or the Pro Display XDR. However, the final word rests with Apple, so be sure to take the news with a pinch of salt. According to recent reports, Apple is gearing to launch the 27-inch iMac Pro sometime later this year. We will share more details on the subject as soon as further information is available. As for now, do you think Face ID would have been a better option on the iMac rather than Touch ID on the Magic Keyboard? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
