Macs and iPads to get TouchID?

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Apple could be preparing to introduce its TouchID technology into the rest of its product range, according to a newly published patent.

In the patent, the company describes adding the biometric technology to its tablets, computers and “beyond”. The patent was discovered by Patently Apple.

So far, only Apple’s iPhone 5s features the technology. TouchID allows users to unlock their smartphone and authorise purchases on the App Store using their fingerprints.

Earlier this week, a picture was published that hinted Apple may be considering introducing TouchID to the iPad 5 and iPad Mini 2. They are set to be officially unveiled on Tuesday October 22nd.

The technology is just one of a range of new features rumoured to be making their way to Apple’s next generation tablets.

Apple has already confirmed that it will be holding an event next Tuesday.

It hasn’t confirmed what will be shown off, but it is widely expected that it will be the iPad 5and iPad Mini 2 alongside a range of new Macs, a release date for OS X Mavericks and a launch date for the Mac Pro.

It isn’t a stretch of the imagination for Apple to introduce the technology to its other products, including its iPads, MacBooks and even the much rumoured iWatch.