iPad pro 2nd generation face ID

When will this feature be available on this device?


If Face ID will not be available on the iPad pro 2nd gen, please provide a good reason as to why not.


Thanks.

iPad Pro, iOS 13

Posted on Nov 15, 2019 2:12 PM

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Posted on Nov 15, 2019 2:29 PM


Norkutriuyfuyrf wrote:

When will this feature be available on this device?

Never.

If Face ID will not be available on the iPad pro 2nd gen, please provide a good reason as to why not.

The second generation iPad Pro lacks the special camera for face recognition needed for Face ID. You cannot use just any camera, its a special one designed for such purposes with special sensors and projectors.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Face_ID


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Nov 15, 2019 2:29 PM in response to Norkutriuyfuyrf


Norkutriuyfuyrf wrote:

When will this feature be available on this device?

Never.

If Face ID will not be available on the iPad pro 2nd gen, please provide a good reason as to why not.

The second generation iPad Pro lacks the special camera for face recognition needed for Face ID. You cannot use just any camera, its a special one designed for such purposes with special sensors and projectors.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Face_ID


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