Apple Reportedly Working On iPhone Duo 2; May Feature Face ID

While the inaugural iPhone Duo has only recently been made available for purchase, Apple is reportedly already in the process of developing its successor. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who shared this information on his latest Power On podcast, the tech giant is currently testing iPhone Duo 2 prototypes that incorporate under-display Face ID on the outer screen.

One of the primary concerns of the initial iPhone Duo model is its reliance on Touch ID instead of Face ID. The fingerprint sensor, located in the side button, functions properly, although it may take longer to recognize a fingerprint, and its placement could be less convenient depending on the way the device is held. Aside from working on under-display Face ID, Gurman claims Apple is concurrently testing iPhone Duo 2 prototypes with the technology integrated into the outer display.

It's important to note that the original iPhone Duo was the company's first device to feature an under-display camera. The decision to use Touch ID on the first-generation iPhone Duo could be attributed to design constraints. MacRumors suggests that the foldable's thin design leaves limited space for the depth-sensing components required by Face ID, and fitting the technology on both the inner and outer displays would prove to be a formidable engineering challenge.

Additionally, Engadget points out that the iPhone Duo's versatility in different orientations may have also influenced Apple's choice. Gurman also hinted that Apple is contemplating adding an action button to future foldables, another piece of hardware that is absent from the current model. However, these details remain unconfirmed, and while Gurman has a well-established history of reporting on Apple's product plans, there is no assurance that these features will ultimately be incorporated into the final product. Therefore, it's prudent to approach these reports with a degree of skepticism at this stage.