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iPhone Duo Reviewers Really Miss Face ID
MacRumors • • general
Key Points:
- Multiple media reviews highlight that the iPhone Duo's Touch ID is slower and less convenient compared to the instant unlock experience of Face ID, with an intentional delay added by Apple to allow users to check notifications before unlocking.
- Reviewers like Marques Brownlee and Joanna Stern expressed frustration with the delay and fumbling unlocks, noting that the fingerprint sensor requires holding rather than a quick tap, which adds friction to everyday use.
- Some users, including Mrwhosetheboss and PetaPixel, found Touch ID problematic in certain conditions like wet or greasy fingers and criticized accidental activation causing constant haptic feedback.
- Apple offers Apple Watch unlocking as an alternative, which reviewers say is faster and reduces the friction caused by Touch ID.
- While some outlets like The Verge and 9to5Mac suggest users can get used to Touch ID over time, many express missing Face ID's convenience, especially for quick authentication and Apple Pay.
