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Originally published by Techish Kenyatech
August 31, 2026
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Apple’s $2,000 foldable without Face ID is a compromise the Ultra name shouldn’t carry
Apple's foldable iPhone Ultra reportedly drops Face ID for a Touch ID button. On a $2,000-plus phone, that's backwards..
✨ Key Highlights
Apple is reportedly set to launch its first foldable iPhone, rumored to be the iPhone Ultra, with a price exceeding KES 300,000, but it will lack Face ID.
- The device will feature a side-mounted Touch ID fingerprint reader instead of Face ID due to the thinness of the foldable screen.
- Apple has historically promoted Face ID as more secure and convenient than fingerprint technology.
- This biometric compromise is seen as a significant drawback for a device branded "Ultra" and priced so high, especially when newer iPhones might feature under-display Face ID.
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