iPhone Duo 2 prototypes reportedly include Face ID, but launch timing remains unclear

Apple is reportedly developing second-generation iPhone Duo prototypes that add Face ID, with engineers working to integrate the biometric system into the phone’s outer display. Both outlets say the current stage involves prototyping and engineering progress rather than an announced release date.

Digital Trends cites Bloomberg in saying prototype units with Face ID are already ready and that integration work is underway for the display-mounted biometric components. AppleInsider also describes prototypes that include Face ID, attributing the claim to Mark Gurman, and adds that Apple’s priorities for the iPhone Duo 2 include Face ID and an Action Button. AppleInsider further emphasizes that a late-2027 refresh timeline creates uncertainty and suggests the feature may not make that window.

While the outlets agree on the existence of Face ID prototypes and ongoing integration work, they differ in emphasis: Digital Trends focuses more on Bloomberg’s report that engineering work is active, whereas AppleInsider highlights broader feature priorities and the possibility of schedule slippage.