This archive report was first published on 31 October 2021.
Published on October 31, 2021, Apple's MacBook Pros have been a subject of curiosity, especially with the presence of a notch that many thought would be a precursor to Face ID. However, in an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Apple's vice president of marketing for Mac and iPad, Tom Boger, shed some light on this issue.
According to Boger, Apple does not plan to include Face ID in future MacBook Pro models. The notch, he explained, is simply a design choice that does not necessarily imply the presence of Face ID. Instead, the company has opted for Touch ID, which is more convenient for laptop users.
Touch ID, Boger noted, is more practical for laptops because users' hands are already on the keyboard, making it easier to use. This is in contrast to iPads, which have been designed specifically for touch input.
Another question that has been raised about the MacBook Pro is the absence of a touch screen. John Ternus, Apple's senior vice president of hardware engineering, dodged the question, explaining that the Mac has been designed for indirect input, such as keyboard and mouse, rather than touch-sensitive use.
Additionally, the Wall Street Journal spoke to Tom Boger of Lip Service about freelance repairers who often support MacBooks and Apple devices that are not covered by AppleCare. Boger mentioned that Apple is working on this issue, but did not elaborate on the company's plans.
