Mask and Fogged Glasses Barrier... "Apple Working on FaceID Improvements"

IT Tipster JohnPro Reports Citing Sources

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[Asia Economy Reporter Minyoung Cha] There are expectations that Apple will introduce a method in the iPhone 13 that allows the 'Face ID' technology to work better even when wearing fogged-up glasses or masks.

Famous IT tipster John Prosser reported on the 25th (local time) at Front Page Tech, "According to Apple insiders, Apple is currently developing and testing new Face ID hardware suited for environments like COVID-19."

Face ID is a technology that allows users to unlock their iPhone or iPad, verify purchases, or log into apps simply by looking at the screen once.

As mask-wearing became widespread due to COVID-19, making Face ID operation difficult, Apple introduced a software solution last April that uses the Apple Watch to unlock the device even while wearing a mask. This time, it is interpreted that Apple intends to include a feature that improves the Face ID technology in the iPhone 13 hardware itself.

Apple employees are currently testing the technology using an additional front sensor array installed on the iPhone 12, but the prototype is presumed to be designed for the iPhone 13. Considering the different Face ID array and camera positions inside the existing iPhone 12 compared to the prototype array, it is said to be an array for the iPhone 13.

John Prosser explained, "Internally, for testing purposes, Apple developed a prototype case suitable for the iPhone 12 used to test the new Face ID array," adding, "Measurement results show that the prototype array has the same layout as seen in the iPhone 13 CAD files released in June."

Currently, Apple employees are known to be testing the new hardware while wearing masks and glasses. Some tests are conducted by repeatedly putting on and taking off masks, dividing the subjects into control and experimental groups for comparison.

Apple is expected to hold a fall event in September to unveil the new iPhone and Apple Watch, among other products. Last year, the event was delayed by one month, but this year it is anticipated to return to the usual schedule.

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