In recording the on Air # 252 (last night), which leaves until the end of the day today, we debate a lot about these rumors that indicate scarce stocks at the launch of the iPhone X.
On the one hand, there is information from Asian sources pointing out that Apple would only have 2-3 million units to launch and analysts reducing their sales expectations for the quarter based on this. On the other hand, there is Apple itself deciding to launch the device right away in 55 (!) Countries and also stating, in a press release, that there will be units for purchase in their physical stores recommending those interested "to arrive early".
We will probably have a better idea of ​​what that situation will be like at the turn of Thursday to Friday, when the pre-sale actually starts. If shipping forecasts soon jump to days / weeks, it will be proven that Apple does not have enough inventory for the initial smartphone demand. We'll see.
Meanwhile, the Bloomberg today released a rumor stating that Apple would have silently guided suppliers to reduce Face ID accuracy in order to accelerate the production of iPhones X in its factories in China. At least for now, neither Apple nor Foxconn commented on the case.
Taking into account that the information proceeds, it is still very difficult to say whether such a change would be minimally noticeable to users. In the iPhone X launch keynote, Apple revealed that its Face ID false positive rate will be 1: 1,000,000, while that of the established Touch ID 1: 50,000. That is, even if this rate were reduced, there is still a huge margin for an extremely accurate and secure system.
Furthermore, it is clear and evident that the vast majority of the initial tests with the iPhone X (including ours, of course) will be focused on Face ID itself, so Apple's obligation to deliver something at least excellent, that really replaces Touch ID with perfection.
Update by Eduardo Marques 11/25/2017 s 14:33
Obviously, we are talking about a serious accusation and Apple had no way to remain silent. Here is the company's statement given to TechCrunch (emphasis added):
Customer expectations for the iPhone X and Face ID have been incredible and we look forward to customers putting their hands (on the device) from Friday, November 3rd. Face ID is a powerful and secure authentication system, incredibly easy and intuitive to use. The quality and accuracy of Face ID have not been changed. It remains one to a million chances that a random person will unlock your iPhone with Face ID.
The statement of Bloomberg that Apple reduced the Face ID accuracy specification completely false and we expect Face ID to be the new industry standard for facial authentication.
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