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Apple's method of taking in loads of different face angles, much like when you have to position your finger around the sensor to set up Touch ID, makes a lot more sense, and Apple is predictably claiming that this is one of the most secure forms of this technology out there.
We've not been able to try it out in the demo area, but this is certainly something we want to test to see if it's a worthy replacement for Touch ID.
The demo we were shown was a little worrying, though. In the demo on stage the first phone failed, and when it was shown to us the person linked to the phone kept having to to turn the display off and on again to activate the system.
When held at the right distance, it worked well and quickly, but we saw plenty of missed unlocks in our time with the phone. Apparently it'll learn your face as time goes on, but this is something we really need to test out to make sure it's easy to get into your phone.
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Doesn't sound like Apple was letting journalists setup Face ID & test for themselves during the hands on portion. Phones were only being unlocked by Apple employees. Could be questionable how effective Face ID is under different circumstances, will be interesting to see the reviews once released.
Also the notch cutout for landscape gaming & video watching doesn't seem ideal. It also would have been nice if it was true edge-to-edge with no bezel.