first developer beta of iOS 15.4 is out. Among many other features, the beta brings the ability to use FaceID to unlock the iPhone while wearing a mask. Apple already offers unlocked apple watch This feature allows iPhone users to unlock their phone with the help of Apple Watch. Unlocking, with new Face ID with mask feature iphone Will be easier without removing the mask.
The first developer beta for iOS 15.4 has a setup screen that asks users if they want to use FaceID while wearing a mask. If they opt for this feature, they will have to re-scan their face for Face ID. Users will not need to wear a mask during setup.
The beta also brings a new ‘Use Face ID with a mask’ toggle in the Settings app which can be toggled on/off as per the user’s preference. There’s also a new “Add Glasses” feature to make Face ID more accurate for users who wear glasses.
It appears that not everyone will be able to use Face ID with the Mask feature. According to several online reports, this feature is in the works iphone 12 And iphone 13 Chain. At present, it is not available for iPhone 11 series users.
The ability to unlock iPhones wearing a mask is one of the most requested features that becomes more essential in the current pandemic scenario. Not only iPhone users but organizations have also been asking Apple for this. The Cupertino-based company has introduced various assistance in this regard from time to time. With iOS 13.5, Apple introduced the ability to detect if a user is wearing a mask and quickly ask for a passcode instead of trying to authenticate the face. Last year, iOS 14.5 brought the ability to unlock iPhones using the Apple Watch.
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