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It's a hardware thing not IOS but Face ID is miles ahead of any Android alternative. Like it's so much better there is no comparison.
Source: made the switch to iPhone this fall, after 13 years of Androids.
Pretty much this... I still use my Galaxy phones when traveling but because of some weird finger-tip or fingerprint issues, it's really inconsistent when needing to unlock my phone by Touch. FaceID is a game changer for me personally.
I miss from Android the customization options with the UI and the ability to run whatever third party app I want..
I can't be the only one who hates face ID. I wouldn't mind it if Apple added a touch id somewhere :/ I love the touch id on my Samsung AND I can use my face to unlock my phone as well. I like having the choice rather than be forced to use one over the other 🤷
I have never liked FaceID. Feels like a downgrade to me. After how many years, I still find it to be a poor user experience. Waking phone with the same button used to authenticate fingerprint is a far superior experience.
I could see FaceID making sense on a desktop. Not a great experience on a phone. Far less smooth than fingerprint readers.
It makes no sense to only have face ID or a min 6 number passcode. I borrowed my boyfriends iPhone for 2 weeks and absolutely hated face ID. I love using my phone while lying down, it was annoying having to sit up just to unlock my phone and get into some apps etc
You actually have to sit up just to get FaceID to work? That's pretty lame considering it was touted as being so convenient.
Yeah, unless it could be because my double chin is terrible when I'm not sat up 😂 but I'm pretty sure the phone can't read people's faces when it's in horizontal mode
iOS needs a trusted devices feature like android has.
Apple Watch works great to unlock iPhone and iPad, especially love it while skiing and I don’t have to touch my phone or take off my facemask,goggles and helmet!
Yeah, but Apple being Apple the restriction it to Watch. I wear a Garmin. They should really let me specify any device.
This is a very Apple move, prioritise Apple device sales over customer freedom, choice and enjoyment. They are notably bad at this compared to Samsung, Google etc
Apple can provide cover for this restriction by touting their T2 security chip and underlying architecture that enables their chain-of-trust. It just so happens that they're the only company that is authorized to use those chips, so it's a very wink-and-a-nod excuse at best.
As an iOS user, I’ve always hated FaceID. Inferior experience to having a button and using fingerprint reader. The worst is when I need to unlock phone for someone while driving.
That can cause a horrible accident. Thanks, Apple!
And in practice, FaceID is utterly unnecessary especially considering they implemented it by sticking a giant pill shaped void right inside your display. Also, fingerprint is probably even more secure. On my Note9, it's instantaneous and I don't have a freaking hole inside my screen, just beautiful screen real estate with no obstructions. If you think FaceID is so secure, have a look: https://youtu.be/bLY5APBo4aU?si=u03jBshibWGHg4Iz
Good thing that a fingerprint can’t be faked /s
I did too! Love Face ID especially combined with the Apple Watch!