3 3D Sensor
Apple’s upcoming flagship is rumored to sport advanced 3D sensing capabilities, which will be front-facing and could be used to recognize a user’s face and unlock a device. We’ve seen a variety of patents, acquisitions and rumors surrounding the tech, but Apple is apparently having trouble getting it working, according to an insider source cited by Fast Company.
Fast Company’s source says that the issue lies with getting the related software to work reliably, rather than any problems with the 3D sensor itself, though they didn’t reveal what the sensor will be used for. Thus, in a worst case scenario, Apple could include the sensor in the device, but wait to “turn it on” in a later software update. Problems aside, the publication’s source believes that the 3D sensing capabilities will be ready in time for launch.