iPhones might get Touch ID again ... in 2021

The iPhone X boldly killed Touch ID and replaced it with Face ID, but fear not: Apple might bring the beloved fingerprint sensor back. Eventually.

One of the most well-sourced Apple analysts, TF Securities' Ming-Chi Kuo, says in his latest investor's note (via 9to5Mac) that Apple will reportedly release iPhones with a new in-display version of Touch ID in 2021.

The 2021 iPhones won't drop Face ID for the new in-screen fingerprint sensor, though — they'll coexist on the same device.

Prior to the release of the iPhone X, Apple was rumored to be working on an in-display fingerprint reader for iPhones, but scrapped it due to poor responsiveness and reliability. Considering how crappy many in-display fingerprint sensors on Android phones are, Apple probably made the right call. Read more...