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Apple has reportedly rejected Touch ID for the Apple Watch for two reasons
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Apple has reportedly rejected Touch ID for the Apple Watch for two reasons

9to5Mac · May 11, 2026, 11:20 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

Way back in 2020, a patent application revealed that Apple was considering adding Touch ID to the Digital Crown of the Apple Watch. Leaked code last year appeared to suggest that the new feature might be coming soon. However, a leaker with a decent track record now says the company has rejected this

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