Monday, 1 February 2021

You'll soon be able to unlock your iPhone while wearing a face mask

You'll soon be able to unlock your iPhone while wearing a face mask

After we've spent almost a full year wearing masks due to the pandemic, Apple is finally giving users the ability to unlock their phones via Face ID while wearing a mask. The feature isn't available yet though — it's currently part of the developer beta for iOS 14.5.

It's also not as easy as simply swiping up on your lock screen. According to Engadget, the feature only works if you're also wearing an Apple Watch

If the smartwatch is unlocked, all you need to do is stare at your iPhone with your mask on (the same way you normally would with facial recognition) and the phone will automatically unlock. Your Apple Watch will also notify you each time you unlock the phone. Read more...

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