It seems that the beginning of the end for fingerprint sensors is approaching. A report of Digitimes states that manufacturers of smart phones with Android will soon be able to start following Apple's example, and opt for facial recognition software instead of the current fingerprint reader.According to the report, the companies Huawei, Oppo and Xiaomi are working on 3D sensor technology. This is the technology used in the iPhone X Face ID software, which allows you to unlock your cell phone by scanning your face. According to some sources close to the industry, companies that manufacture the necessary technology for 3D facial sensors are receiving an increasing number of orders, which will imply that the emblematic Android products next year will present something similar to Apple's Face ID .The fundamentals of this technology have been around for a while, but Apple boasts that its new Face ID is the most accurate of its kind. The company says there is only one in a million chances that its Face ID can be fooled, compared to the probability of one in 50,000 offered by fingerprint sensors. However, some instances have already been reported in which this was possible, including that of a child who managed to unlock his mother's phone with his own face. While these are only rumors at this point, it will not be surprising if they turn out to be true. We have already heard that the Galaxy S9 can offer similar features, and in fact, we are already starting to see it on Android phones. For example, the OnePlus 5T, which will go on sale later this month, offer facial recognition software in addition to fingerprint scanning.The unanswered question is that if the new phones with Android completely cancel fingerprint scanners, as Apple has done with the iPhone X, or if they offer mixed possibilities, including facial recognition in addition to a password and scanning technology of footprints.
We could reasonably assume that 3D scanning will remain an optional function for now. The iPhone X is selling well, but it is still a niche device aimed at attracting Apple's fantastic fans. It is not clear if the mass market is ready to accept this technology exclusively and completely.
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