iPhone 8 leaker says Apple Touch ID could give way to facial recognition unlock

APPLE fans are in for a a “nasty new surprise” when the iPhone 8 is unveiled, according to a prominent and trusted Apple leakier

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APPLE fans could be in for a what’s been described as a “nasty new surprise” when the iPhone 8 is unveiled.

That’s according to a serial leakier who claims to have access to all the gossip in the supply chain to reveal exactly what’s lies in store.

Gordon Kelly, a Forbes tech whiz, reckons you’ll be using the iPhone 8 very differently to earlier versions.

Kelly claims that Tim Cook has forfeited the Touch ID for a facial recognition unlock system similar to the Samsung Galaxy S8. Previous rumors

have touted the introduction of facial recognition technology in the new iPhone camera but the transition from touch ID would be significant update for Apple fans.

Touch ID has been used to secure the phone since 2015 and is an important feature for Apple payments.

But soon, you might just have to look into the camera to open up your phone and banking apps.

“As it stands most of my sources believe Touch ID will not feature on the iPhone 8 (putting huge pressure on ‘Face ID’), despite suggestions it could be hidden in a curiously enlarged power button,” Kelly reported.

A report published last week from tech-focused equity specialists BlueFin Research Partners has made similar claims.

“It is our belief at this time that fingerprint sensing will NOT be included at launch,” states BlueFin. Though it concedes “we are still grappling with the touch ID/fingerprint sensing situation as we continue to uncover mixed messaging.”

It appears to be backed up by analysts Blue Fin, who stated in a report: “It is our belief at this time that fingerprint sensing will NOT be included at launch”.

There’s been lots of speculation about what the new iPhone might have. Early leaks suggested there would potentially be a Ferrari version of the device, with the super-deluxe device designed to impress.

Analysts have claimed that Apple won’t even call the new gadget the iPhone 8 and it will be instead called the iPhone Pro.

Apple had been expected to release the iPhone 8 in September 2017, in keeping with its annual autumn launch of major new products.

The iPhone 7 was launched on 16 September 2016, so a similar mid-September date seemed most likely.

However, according to the Economic Daily News technical problems mean it could be delayed by weeks due to “technical issues” with the hotly anticipated curved screen and 3D camera.

Other rumors have suggested that delays in the handset’s new fingerprint sensor mean its release could be delayed until October at the earliest.