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Gurman: iPhone Duo 2 prototypes with Face ID are already being tested inside Apple
Publication: 9to5Mac
Author: Benjamin Mayo
Source published: 22/10/2026, 09:56:28 UTC
Briefing created: 22/10/2026, 10:08:33 UTC
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Briefings
Apple is already testing iPhone Duo 2 prototypes with Face ID integrated beneath the outer display screen, a development that aligns with strong pre-order demand and plans for a second-generation model next fall. This finding suggests advanced hardware iteration is underway despite the device's imminent release.
Key points
- Face ID sensors are integrated beneath the outer display screen on iPhone Duo 2 prototypes.
- The company is actively developing next-generation hardware to support a second-generation model scheduled for next fall.
Context
Mark Gurman reports on the Power On podcast that Apple is already working on next-gen hardware for the iPhone Duo 2, which is expected to launch tomorrow with strong pre-order demand.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to a single podcast report; no physical prototypes or testing data are provided, and the second-generation model's specifications remain unconfirmed.
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