Top Stories: Face ID on Future Macs, Elon Musk Criticizes Apple, and More

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This week saw an interesting range of Apple news and rumors, including a blockbuster earnings report, rumors about next year’s “iPhone 14” and Face ID coming to Macs, and more.

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Other popular topics included Apple’s crackdown on leaks, changes in the latest round of betas for iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS Monterey, and several stories involving Tesla CEO Elon Musk, so check out our video above and read on below for all of the details!

Face ID Expected to Come to Mac Within a ‘Couple of Years’

While it has been nearly four years since Face ID debuted on the iPhone X, the facial recognition feature has yet to expand to the Mac. However, that could change in the not too distant future, as Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman this week said Face ID is coming to the Mac within a “couple of years.”

Gurman believes that Apple’s ultimate goal is to shift most of its product lineup to Face ID, including lower-end iPhone models such as the iPhone SE and the iPad Air, both of which currently feature Touch ID.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Takes Shots at Apple During Earnings Call

In an earnings call this month, Tesla CEO Elon Musk made some pointed comments about Apple’s so-called “walled garden” and the company’s use of the rare-earth element cobalt, which has been associated with human rights issues like forced child labor and environmental concerns near mining sites.