It's a complete mystery to me why Apple hasn't yet put Face ID in the Mac (or the otherwise-great iPad mini, for that matter).

Face ID is by far the best biometric security system available for Apple devices, and I love it. Unlocking is seamless. Filling in passwords is easy. It's secure and reliable.

So, after nearly five years of having Face ID on iPhone and iPad, why isn't it built into the iMac and various MacBooks?

The answer is actually kinda obvious, but it still sucks.

Hey, Tim Cook, give us Face ID on the Mac -- the world is clamoring for it!

-- Leander Kahney, EIC.

Apple considered Face ID for M1 iMac, but it’s not ready for MacBook yet — www.cultofmac.com

It’s not clear why the company didn’t follow through with the move, since the Mac seems like an ideal candidate for the facial recognition technology.

iPad leads cops to kidnap victim — www.cultofmac.com

Police rescued a Colorado woman from a kidnapper after tracking down her tablet at a motel in another state.

How to fix macOS 12.2’s Bluetooth battery drain bug with one simple app — www.cultofmac.com

Is your MacBook slowly dying in its sleep? It could be because of a frustrating bug in macOS 12.2 that’s causing severe battery drain for some users. But there’s no need to wait for Apple to fix it.

Turn your iPad into an art studio with this top-rated digital pen — www.cultofmac.com

Using a digital pen with your iPad (or other tablet) can open up a whole world of new everyday uses. And you don’t need to invest in an expensive Apple Pencil to try it out.

Apple gets another $5.7 million fine over App Store payments — www.cultofmac.com

Dutch regulators slap Apple with a third massive fine for failing to comply with new legislation that allows dating apps to accept third-party payments.

Incoming: New features in iOS 15.4, new gear at Apple’s March event [The CultCast] — www.cultofmac.com

This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: iOS 15.4 packs a punch with some fun and useful new features. It’s still just a beta, but it will give us lots of new emoji for our critical, high-level communications when it goes live. Plus, the beta includes a convenient new way to unlock your iPhone while wearing a mask.

'The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey,' 'Slow Horses' and more fill Apple TV+ lineup with stars — www.cultofmac.com

The amazing Samuel L. Jackson will star in The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey when it premieres on Apple TV+ in March. A new trailer gives an advance look at a series that’s sure to be both uplifting and heartbreaking.

Universal Control sends game dev with Mac arsenal over the moon [Setups] — www.cultofmac.com

When Apple demonstrated Universal Control, the new feature made fans drool. Too bad Cupertino made everyone wait to get their hands on it. But now, Universal Control is finally in beta testing ahead of its public release, and the anticipatory drool is once again flowing.. “UC is one of my favourite things Apple ever did!” exclaimed the owner of today’s iMac Pro-based featured setup.

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"Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people’s thinking." -- Steve Jobs