Why Macs urgently need Face ID

💡 What is Face ID?

Face ID is Apple’s advanced facial recognition technology that:

• Provides secure and fast access to devices.
• Works with various Apple services, such as Apple Pay and password management.
• Maximum privacy guaranteed thanks to processing on the device itself.

Want to learn more about how Face ID and other security features work? Read all about it on the official Apple Support page¹.  

 

🖥️ Why does the Mac need Face ID?

1. Enhanced security 🔐
   • Passwords are obsolete. Biometric security, such as Face ID, provides an extra layer of security and prevents phishing or brute-force attacks.
   • Especially in business environments, this is crucial to protect sensitive data.
2. Seamless user experience 🌟
   • How nice would it be to unlock your Mac simply by looking at it?
   • No more hassle with Touch ID or passwords. Your workflow will be smoother and faster.
3. Perfect for Apple Pay and more 💳
   • Face ID would make paying with Apple Pay on the Mac even easier.
   • Imagine: a simple glance and your transaction is complete.
4. Consistency within the Apple ecosystem 🍏
   • Apple aims to create a seamless experience across all of its devices. Introducing Face ID on the Mac makes this ecosystem even stronger.
   • The same recognizable functionality on iPhones, iPads AND Macs.

 

 

😕 Why isn’t Face ID here yet?

There are several reasons why Face ID is not yet available on the Mac:

• Cost and design challenges: Face ID requires a TrueDepth camera that does not currently fit into Macs’ thin screens.
• Focusing on Touch ID: Apple has already integrated Touch ID on Macs and may consider this “enough.”

Yet the technology is now ready for Apple to make the leap.  

 

🔮 The future of Face ID on the Mac

The question is not if, but when Apple will introduce Face ID on Macs. Expectations for the future:

• MacBooks with improved camera and Face ID functionality.
• iMacs using Face ID for face recognition across multiple users.
• Even tighter integration of biometric security within macOS.

 

 

📢 What do you think?

Apple has a reputation for constantly raising the bar. Face ID would take not only security but also the ease of use of Macs to the next level. Do you think Face ID is coming to the Mac soon?  

 

🔑 Summary

With Face ID, Apple can:

• Making the Mac more secure.
• Optimizing the user experience.
• Strengthening the Apple ecosystem.

Hopefully Apple will surprise us soon with this long-awaited upgrade! 🚀💻   References ¹https://support.apple.com/nl-nl/102381

 

About the author

My name is Alta Martes, a specialist in Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, with a focus on modern workplace management, cloud security and identity & access management. With years of experience, I help organizations optimize their IT infrastructure and create a secure, efficient digital workplace. 🎯 Need help with your Microsoft 365 strategy? Click below and find out how we can support your organization: Schedule a no-obligation consultation