Apple Unlikely To Bring Touch ID To iPhone 16: Here's Why

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Manuj Yadav

Apple will continue to stick with Face ID tech for its next iPhone lineup.

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New reports say that iPhone 16 models will not feature Touch ID as well.

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As pointed out by a tipster, the company working on Touch ID has shut down.

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This means Apple could be without the security feature on iPhones in the future.

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Face ID has proved to be a secure and reliable feature since its debut with the iPhone x series.

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Touch ID is now limited to the SE models that have been getting the iPhone 8-like design.

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However, the next iPhone SE could see major design changes which could mark the end of Touch ID.

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Apple does offer Touch ID on the iPads integrated into the power button like other brands.

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Many people expected the company to do the same for iPhones as well.

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