The new M4 MacBook Pro models are rumored to launch next month alongside the iPad mini 7 and the base iPad, but will these devices bring any changes beyond the new processor? It seems the company could decide to make some notable improvements if it sees fit, and the upgrades may turn out to be more significant than expected. For example, Apple could build Face ID facial recognition into the MacBook Pro, and one piece of evidence supporting this theory is the company's new Apple Store app.
The home screen of the Apple Store app shows a Face ID logo on a MacBook, but this may be accidental rather than intentional.
Mark Gurman recently pointed out that new artwork on the Apple Store app's main page shows a Face ID logo on a MacBook. The analyst is not sure whether the new models will come with the new authentication technology, but since the MacBook Pro already has a notch at the top, it is not unreasonable to assume new hardware is on the way.
Apple has adopted Face ID on its iPhone models, and the iPhone SE 4 is expected to drop Touch ID entirely, as it is predicted to resemble the iPhone 12 or iPhone 14 in design and functionality. The company has also moved its iPad Pro and iPad Air models over to Face ID. Meanwhile, the iPad mini and base iPad still keep Touch ID in the power button.
We expected the iPhone SE 4 to switch to Face ID, but the upcoming iPad mini 7 and budget iPad will continue to use Touch ID. If you look at the screenshot Mark Gurman shared on X, the Apple TV app's main page shows a variety of logos and devices, including the Vision Pro. You can also spot a Touch ID logo sitting outside the image of the MacBook Pro.
Apple may be working toward making the switch, but there is little evidence that the upcoming M4 MacBook Pro will be the model that brings this change. Adding Face ID to the MacBook makes a lot of sense, since it would let users go straight to the home screen without having to physically press the Touch ID button. It is not only faster but also more secure, and users have wanted this technology for a long time.
Take this information with a grain of salt, since the Face ID logo on the MacBook Pro in the Apple Store app's home screen may simply be an accidental addition rather than a deliberate one. So far, we expect the MacBook Pro models to keep the same exterior design with no hardware changes, while the internals will be upgraded to the latest M4 SoC and possibly WiFi 7 for better connectivity.
Source: WCCFTECH
