Finally … it takes a trillion dollar company to come up with a beta iOS 15.4 that will allow Face ID while wearing a mask.
Taken from Engadget … Just a few days after rolling out iOS 15.3, Apple has released the latest iOS developer beta. Among the new features is one that’ll come in very handy for unlocking your iPhone while you’re out and about in the current climate. The company is testing a way for folks to use Face ID while they’re wearing a mask — without needing an Apple Watch.
“Face ID is most accurate when it’s set up for full-face recognition only,” Apple explains when users set up the feature. “To use Face ID while wearing a mask, iPhone can recognize the unique features around the eye to authenticate.”
The update comes almost a year after Apple started allowing users to unlock their iPhone via Face ID while masking up. Until now, people have used an unlocked Apple Watch as a key.
Apple’s looking to get rid of that requirement in the latest beta, which will surely come as music to the ears of people who are fed up with punching in their iPhone passcode at the grocery store or the gym. Avoiding using your passcode in public is a boon for privacy too.
You’ll need to switch on the option manually. Under the Face ID & Passcode section of the settings, select the “Use Face ID with a mask option” to get started. The feature will still work for those who are wearing glasses, but you’ll need to remove your sunglasses.
Source: Engadget
