Apple's next-generation iPhone Duo prototypes are reportedly trying to fit in Face ID. The iPhone Duo is Apple's foldable phone, and its first version skipped Face ID entirely. Now, according to the original story, the company's next-gen prototypes are working to cram the feature back in.
The detail that stands out is this: Apple's first foldable phone opted for a feature it had replaced on most iPhone models nearly 10 years ago. In other words, the first iPhone Duo went with an older approach instead of Face ID. The new prototypes appear to be trying to change that.
Why Face ID on a Foldable iPhone Duo Is a Big Deal
Face ID is Apple's facial recognition system. On most iPhone models, it replaced the older fingerprint-based approach nearly a decade ago. So when the first foldable iPhone Duo chose not to use Face ID, it stood out as a step away from where the rest of the iPhone lineup had gone.
The original story does not say exactly which feature the first foldable used instead. It only states that the first foldable opted for a feature that Face ID had replaced on most iPhone models nearly 10 years ago. That makes the next-gen prototypes notable — they are reportedly trying to bring Face ID into the foldable design.
The Engineering Challenge Behind Face ID in a Foldable
Fitting Face ID into a foldable phone is not simple. The headline itself uses the phrase "trying to cram in," which suggests the feature is hard to place inside the foldable form factor. The original story does not give technical details about why this is difficult or what Apple is changing to make it work.
What we know from the story is limited but clear:
- The iPhone Duo is Apple's foldable phone.
- The first foldable opted for a feature that replaced Face ID on most iPhone models nearly 10 years ago.
- Next-gen iPhone Duo prototypes are reportedly trying to include Face ID.
The story does not confirm whether Face ID will actually ship in the next iPhone Duo. It only says the prototypes are trying to cram it in. That wording matters — prototypes are test devices, and not every feature tested makes it to a final product.
Our Take: A Small Detail That Says a Lot About the iPhone Duo
In our view, this story is worth watching for one simple reason. The first iPhone Duo reportedly stepped away from Face ID, and now the next-gen prototypes are reportedly trying to bring it back. That tells you Apple sees Face ID as important to the foldable experience — or at least important enough to keep testing.
To put it plainly, readers should not treat this as a confirmed feature. The story says prototypes are trying to cram in Face ID. It does not say the final iPhone Duo will have it. Until Apple confirms anything, this remains a report about testing, not a product announcement.
What this news means for you: if you are waiting for a foldable iPhone with Face ID, this report is a signal that Apple is working on it — but not a promise. The honest takeaway is that the next iPhone Duo is still in development, and Face ID is one of the pieces Apple is reportedly trying to make fit.
