Can Samsung, Other Android Manufacturers Catch Up With Apple's 3D-Sensing Technology?

If a new report is to be believed, Samsung and other Android phone makers would need more time to catch up with Apple's pretty advanced 3D-sensing technology that the Cupertino giant debuted with last year's iPhone X. Tim Cook's company is said to have secured a two-year lead when it comes to this technology, so Apple's rivals won't likely be capable of duplicating Face ID until next year. Reuters reported Tuesday that most Android phone makers will have to wait until 2019 before they could be able to deliver a technology that's up to par with Apple's 3D-sensing, which is powering the Face ID security feature of the iPhone X. This is seen as a setback on the Android manufacturers' end because 3D-sensing technology is expected to be worth billions in revenue in the next few years. Reuters obtained data from parts suppliers, and the publication feels that Huawei and Xiaomi will be among the Android brands that will be capable of matching Apple's 3D-sensing next year. This is because 3D-sensing parts suppliers will be capable of reaching production levels for worldwide adoption by that time.