Serial leaker Instant Digital used a Monday Weibo post to squash circulating rumors that Apple plans to add on‑device Touch ID to the Apple Watch. The tipster labeled the speculation as pure conjecture, noting that Apple’s current rollout still relies on unlocking the watch via a PIN or by tethering it to an already‑unlocked iPhone. No biometric hardware is slated for release soon in the near term.

Adding a fingerprint sensor would force Apple to sacrifice battery capacity or enlarge the case, or redesign the band—both unacceptable for a device meant to sit on the wrist 24/7. Teardowns reveal a tightly packed internals board, leaving scant room for extra components. Executives have repeatedly cited size constraints as the primary barrier to new on‑watch biometrics.

Apple has filed patents exploring alternative wrist‑based authentication, such as vein‑mapping for gesture control and even Face ID‑style verification. Those concepts remain experimental and far from production. Until Apple delivers a breakthrough that fits within the watch’s cramped chassis, users will continue to rely on PIN entry for everyday security and privacy or the convenience of an unlocked iPhone nearby.