The possibility of Apple changing its Face ID system has been a persistent rumor that accompanies the reveal of each new generation of the device. With almost three months to go until the iPhone 16’s launch, a recent report from supply chain publication DigiTimes insists: There could be “design changes” to Face ID that will significantly alter the iPhone’s facial unlock experience.

The report is based on a report by The Telegraph, which reported that component supplier Coherent may have lost Apple as a major customer to work on a change in technology or design. The publication stated: Apple was expected to “overhaul” the Face ID system on the iPhone 16 models.

iPhone 16 to bring design changes to Face ID

Although he did not mention any specific changes, Data revives rumor that Face ID under iPhone screen could be replacedas already predicted in previous generations of the device.

However, last year, reliable industry source Ross Young assured that according to Apple’s roadmap, this change would not come until the iPhone 17.

According to Apple’s roadmap for implementing new changes to the iPhone screen, it will first fully adopt LTPO technology, then They will reduce the size of the Dynamic Island in 2025 until we finally see a “full-screen” iPhone in 2027.

Other changes to Face ID are possible for the iPhone 16, but their impact on the user experience remains unclear. Apple often makes internal changes to its new iPhones, but these don’t always translate into noticeable features or benefits for consumers.

An indicator that could point to improvements in Face ID is the new iOS 18 function that allows you to block applications with this facial recognition system.

Whether there are any changes to Face ID or not, expectations for the iPhone 16’s release are high**. Some people think so iPhone 16 Pro Max will be the best iPhone in historyIt shows the sales success that Apple expects thanks to many new features that Apple is working on, such as the increased screen, battery or improved camera and the powerful A18 chip, whose production has increased in recent weeks.

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