Unlike Face ID or the Pixel 4’s Soli radar system, this new technology apparently works with a simple punch-hole in the display. The technology internally called “Project Toscana is reportedly already in beta testing, which suggests that the development is fairly advanced. Technical details are not yet available. However, it is possible that Google could utilize an infrared projector that’s invisibly integrated into the OLED display, which would be a similar approach to Face ID.
Alternatively, Google could revive the Pixel 4’s radar system, this time integrating it into the display. According to Android Authority, this improved facial recognition could debut with the Google Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro later this year. A version for Chromebooks is also rumored but might not launch before 2026.