Next-gen iMac rumored to get 3D face recognition similar to iPhone and iPad

[Chris Smith]

• Apple’s 2020 iMac models could include a brand new feature, support for the 3D face recognition functionality found on the iPhone and iPad.
• A rumor indicates that Face ID support will be added to macOS, which would allow users to log into the computer, app, and services, with a face scan.
• Other leaks claim the next iMac design will mimic the iPad Pro, with the all-in-one desktop supposed to feature an all-screen design with symmetrical bezels and rounded corners.

After updating the MacBook Air and Pro lines earlier this year, Apple is expected to release its first ARM-based MacBook soon, as well as new iMac models. The first ARM laptop could be unveiled next week at the online-only WWDC event, according to some rumors. The new iMac will supposedly feature a brand new design inspired by the iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard devices that were launched earlier this year. A new leak indicates the 2020 all-in-one desktop refresh could be the first macOS device to support Face ID,

Apple’s 3D face recognition system that was first introduced with the iPhone X in 2017. Face ID replaced Touch ID, and ever iPhone that followed featured a notch except for the 2020 iPhone SE. Apple then brought Face ID to the iPad Pro, a bigger device that allowed Apple to offer users a more elegant face recognition design solution. The iPad is much bigger than the iPhone, and the Face ID components can be placed inside the thinner bezel, removing the need for a notch. Adding support for 3D face recognition to the Mac seems like the logical next step, as the feature can offer continuous authentication that would work best on a laptop or desktop.

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