New Delhi: The latest iOS 15.4 update has been announced, which includes the ability to unlock the device while wearing a face mask. The latest update from the iPhone maker lets users unlock their devices via Face ID even while wearing a mask. It will function as normal Face ID, but will scan the areas around the user’s eyes for authentication. Apple is also rolling out iPadOS 15.4 which adds features like Universal Control, thus, letting multiple Macs and iPads be controlled with a single mouse or trackpad and keyboard, the media has reported.
The Universal Controls feature requires a user’s Mac to be running macOS Monterey 12.3, also released Monday, and iPads running iPadOS 15.4.
According to a report in The Verge, the tech giant’s new mask-friendly Face ID capability does a good job of authenticating faces, even when the nose and mouth are covered with a face mask. Here are Apple’s full release notes:
Face ID
– Face ID when wearing a mask option on iPhone 12 and newer.
– Apple Pay and password autofill in apps and Safari can be used with Face ID wearing a mask.
emoji
– New emojis including faces, hand gestures and household items are now available in Emoji Keyboard.
– Handshake Emoji allows you to choose different skin tone for each hand.
Sir, I
– Siri can provide time and date information while offline on iPhone XS, iPhone XR, iPhone 11 or newer.
– Siri now includes an additional voice, expanding the variety of options.
face time
– Shareplay sessions can be started directly from supported apps.
vaccine card
– EU Digital COVID Certificate Support in Health enables you to download and store verifiable versions of COVID-19 vaccinations, laboratory results and recovery records.
– COVID-19 vaccination cards in Apple Wallet now support the EU digital COVID certificate format.