Apple, Inc. Reportedly Compromised on Face ID Accuracy to Increase Production

Apple, Inc. Reportedly Compromised on Face ID Accuracy to Increase Production

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is having an awfully hard time ramping production of its forthcoming iPhone X, the 10th anniversary edition of its flagship product. There has been a nonstop string of reports regarding production challenges, complemented by dire estimates on the supply side of the equation. One of the primary bottlenecks has been the device's TrueDepth camera system, which enables a 3D facial recognition system that Apple calls Face ID.

Earlier this month, The Nikkei Asian Review reported that manufacturers were having difficulty assembling the TrueDepth modules. Apple has notoriously stringent quality requirements that its contract manufacturers must adhere to -- requirements that Apple may be relaxing in order to improve production output.

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