Internal software references indicate that Apple is working on Touch ID for future Apple Watch models under the internal name AppleMesa. The Touch ID implementation appears to be in prototype stage and likely will not appear on watches expected at the next iPhone event, such as Series 11, Ultra 3, or SE 3. Possible implementations include a side-mounted sensor or an in-display sensor, supported by patents for on-watch biometric systems. The Touch ID addition aims to simplify unlocking and reduce frequent passcode entry. Other vendors are also expanding wearable sensors, such as Samsung's BioActive fingertip sensor.
How Apple would use TouchID is still up in the air, though MacWorld provided some possible use cases, like a patent Apple secured for biometric systems within the watch. Rumors suggest Apple could add TouchID to the Apple Watch's side or the in-display sensor. This would be a welcome update, as it gets annoying regularly typing in my passcode when the watch is around my wrist all day. A quick and easy TouchID feature could make unlocking quicker and seamless.
Code for 2026 Apple Watch models mentions support for AppleMesa, the tech giant's internal name for TouchID, MacWorld reported. The feature seems to be in the prototype stage for now, which implies that it might not be coming to the smartwatches Apple will debut at its iPhone event next month, like the Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, or SE 3.
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