iPhone to unlock Face ID when wearing a mask from next week

iOS 15.4 operating system with the most notable feature of opening Face ID when wearing a mask will support iPhone 6s and above.

After nearly two months of testing, Apple will let users download and upgrade iOS 15.4 from next week. Devices that are compatible or running iOS 15 can upgrade to iOS 15.4. This number includes iPhone generations from 6s or later, iPhone SE versions, iPod Touch from 7th generation.

After upgrading to iOS 15.4, unlocking when wearing a mask is one of the options added to the Face ID and Passcode sections in the settings of the device. Iphone. Apple claims that Face ID still works best when scanning the entire face. However, when the user wears a mask, the device will "recognize unique points around the eyes" of the user as a basis for authentication.

If this feature is enabled, users need to rescan their face for the device to recognize, then they can use it. In addition, the test version is also equipped with the "Add Glasses" feature. People who often wear glasses can also open with Face ID when wearing a mask, as long as they are white glasses, not sunglasses, and when opening, they need to look directly at the device.

Besides unlocking the screen, the new innovation also allows users to perform many other tasks such as paying with Apple Pay, signing in to apps, etc. similar to regular Face ID. However, this solution will only be available on iPhone 12 and iPhone 13. Previous iPhone generations, even with Face ID, are not supported.

Previously, Apple had launched a feature to unlock iPhone with Apple Watch, allowing users to open the phone when wearing a mask. However, this method has many disadvantages, inconveniences and not everyone owns an Apple Watch.

In addition, iOS 15.4 has a number of other notable new features such as connecting the Universal Control ecosystem, new emojis, Siri upgrades, anti-tracking with AirTag ...

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