When Apple introduced its new iPad Air, which has Touch ID built into the top button, I was hopeful that the company would bring its fingerprint-scanning tech back to the iPhone, too.
Unfortunately, that wasn't the case with the iPhone 12. Like every modern iPhone with a borderless, edge-to-edge screen, the iPhone 12 lineup only supports Face ID when it comes to biometric authentication.
At a time when I find myself typing in my passcode more than ever because I'm wearing a mask, it would have been nice to see Apple re-introduce Touch ID to the iPhone.
Some Android phones like the Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy Note 20, and OnePlus 8 Pro offer both fingerprint detection and face unlock. Google's new Pixel 5 also has a fingerprint sensor, although it lacks facial recognition.