The recently leaked Foxconn presentation video suggests that Apple could have been testing a rear-facing Touch ID sensor on the forthcoming iPhone 8 Prototype, before deciding to abandon the idea.
According to the leaked presentation slides shared by prolific tipster Benjamin Geskin, it is evident that the 2017 flagship iPhone was earlier codenamed as 'Cyclops'. The slides have been sourced from the Chinese website Baidu, which has a reputed track record for leaking Apple product designs ahead of their impending launch events.
Traditionally, Apple has always begun its iPhone component assembling activity before the July end to ensure the availability of a good number of launch units.
Although the 'Mesa' codename was initially spotted in a Weibo video that showcases iPhone prototypes with rear-facing Touch ID, the latest reports indicate that Apple will be substituting Touch ID with 3D facial recognition.
Nevertheless, it is deemed that the leaked video could turn out to be a fake as it does not reveal any alternatives for the abandoned Touch ID concept. The lack of physical Home button and facial recognition tool on the next-gen flagship iPhone (as seen in the slides) actually strengthens the claim that it is a fake.
Restless iPhone fans may check out the September 12 live event, using the tips outlined in an earlier iTechPost.
