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iPhone 13 leak reveals new design with Apple ‘bringing back beloved feature’
APPLE’S next iPhone will revive a beloved feature and sport a brand new look.
That’s according to insiders who say we can expect big changes from the iPhone 13 later this year.
The notch at the top of the screen is expected to narrow significantly with the iPhone 13[/caption]
Every September, Apple unveils brand new smartphones – and 2021 should be no different.
This year, we’re expecting a smaller “notch” at the top of the screen, and the return of the Touch ID fingerprint scanner.
The leak comes courtesy of YouTuber EverythingApplePro and journalist Max Weinbach.
Apple still hasn’t entirely scrapped Touch ID, with Macs and some cheaper iPhone models retaining the feature.
An under-screen Touch ID fingerprint scanner is expected to debut on the iPhone 13[/caption]
But more expensive versions of the iPhone could get a souped-up fingerprint scanner later this year.
Importantly, this new version of Touch ID wouldn’t require a Home button.
Instead it would be built into the screen, hidden below the display.
This means Apple could still fit a giant screen to the iPhone – just like all iPhone X-style handsets to date.
Apple wouldn’t be the first to do this of course: rival firms Samsung and Huawei have both offered in-screen fingerprint scanners for a while now.
The other point to note is that Face ID is unlikely to go away.
When an iPhone owner isn’t wearing a mask, Face ID tends to be quicker for unlocking phones.
The sensors are also useful for various augmented reality and photography features.
Apple is expected to make the notch narrower but not shorter.
We’re also expecting a darker Space Grey colour option with a matte appearance.
Of course, Apple hasn’t confirmed that Touch ID is coming back to the iPhone.
And even if the reports are true, Apple could still scrap the feature before this year’s big iPhone launch.
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