There is no doubt among many that if Apple kept the designs of its devices in the same way, limited only to upgrades and improvements in hardware without a fundamental change that excites buyers, then it puts itself in a serious problem, it may be the beginning of the descent from the top according to many reports on this matter. Also, the attempts at price cuts on various devices are not bearing fruit. It became imperative for Apple to take a bolder step to maintain its advanced position. Certainly, this will not be a step back, meaning Apple will not return a feature loved by its users, such as the headphone jack, which has become a past in the upper class phones. Nor will its modern appliances sell you cheaply. But; See what bold step Apple intends to take to correct course again?


According to the blog patentlyappleInsiders from Apple's supply chain have discovered that Apple is seriously considering bringing back a fingerprint reader again! Yes, but not in the way users used to, Apple will definitely add more advanced modern touches.

The modern technology is to use the fingerprint reader inside the screen in a more sophisticated way than is currently used by Chinese companies. It is noted that Apple is currently evaluating suppliers of biometric or biometric sensors, led by the Chinese company O-film, on the basis that it is a leading provider in the field of fingerprint recognition and software. As well as the evaluation of the Taiwanese company General Interface Solution. Also Taiwanese company TPK Holding.


Interestingly, it is said that the iPad devices next year are the first to apply this new technology, and this is an indication that it is used as a trial version before introducing this technology to the new iPhone devices.

Why the iPad first?

Apple is looking for a solution to reduce the frame size and remove the Home button from all iPads, to save any additional costs due to the Face ID fingerprint and stated that the fingerprint reader perfectly fulfills that purpose.

It also provides Apple with a low-risk product line, either in terms of lack of sales or even in terms of technology. Thus, the technology is examined before adding it to popular Apple devices such as the iPhone or iPad Pro.


Patently Apple says that the aforementioned O-Film, GIS and TPK Holding are the same companies that supply Samsung with the advanced ultrasonic in-display reader technology that will be used on the upcoming Galaxy S10. It has been reported to be the fastest, most accurate fingerprint reader, and strong security. Although the fingerprint readers integrated into the screens are now slow, the ultrasound technology is worthy of getting Apple to adopt such technology.


A patent for Apple's "new fingerprint technology"

It is worth noting that Apple filed a patent last August providing a fingerprint reader technology built into the screen similar to the one in the Vivo X21 as well as the Samsung Galaxy S10. But it is known about Apple not to imitate others, and if you like, say similar to it, but "with a different thinking." The patent stated that Apple plans to use multiple cameras under the screen to capture fingerprint data in a three-dimensional way when you touch anywhere on the screen and not a specific place!


Conclusion

The news and the patent are strange, but always remember that the famous rule is “the patent does not mean the appearance of the product.” Firms often register patents in order to block roads in front of competitors or to preserve their right in the future in this field if there is a distinctive way to apply them. At the moment, all the news and leaks say that Apple is working to provide the second generation of Face ID technology, or as we call it "face ID", which will be more accurate and sophisticated and will begin to be added from the iPhone XI next year. Is Apple really going to return to the fingerprint face? Or is the patent intended to race competitors? Or is Apple intending to register it for its progress in a reduced generation of devices to replace the current SE category, and with this Apple distinguishes its real cheap phone with something different. We don't know, but we'll see a future.

Is it reasonable after the development of the facial imprint that is still advanced and there is nothing close to it, whether in safety or speed, that camels should dispense with it? Do you really expect Apple to take that step? Let us know in the comments.

Sources:

forbes / patentlyapple / patentlyapple / findbiometrics

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