Face ID might be coming to second-gen HomePod

Smart speakers are starting to come with cameras — take the Amazon Echo Look and Echo Show — so it's fully expected that the next HomePod should get one.

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OPPO and Xiaomi may be able to challenge Face ID with 3D sensing Androids next year

The iPhone X is the world's only 3D sensing mobile device right now, but OPPO and Xiaomi are expected to integrate technology similar to Face ID in 2018.

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Will iPhone X users’ privacy be protected by TrueDepth app developers?

While this data may not be able to be turned around against users to unlock their iPhone X devices through Face ID, there's still plenty of abuse to be had.

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KGI’s Kuo predicts no big changes for the rear camera design of 2018’s iPhone X sequel (s)

It's unclear if we should expect one, two or three iPhone X sequels in 2018, but no matter the number, the rear cameras will likely stay largely the same.

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iPhone X shipments to smooth as Face ID camera enters “stable” production

A new note from KGI Securities also claims that the TrueDepth camera will also appear in new iPad Pro tablets. For that, Face ID won't be upgraded.

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iPhone X production should slowly ramp up starting November, Face ID no longer a big problem

It's the classic good news/bad news scenario - Apple's Face ID troubles are reportedly almost over, but iPhone X production remains clogged.

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TSMC and Foxconn see September slowdown thanks to iPhone X Face ID delays

Unknown production issues have affected the dot transmitter and receiver of the TrueDepth camera system. When will they get fixed?

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