In iOS update 15.4 Beta, Apple has finally added the option to use Face ID to unlock iPhones while wearing a mask.
Apple appears to be developing a feature that allows you to use Face ID to unlock your phone even if you’re wearing a mask. However, it is not always simple to use, particularly in the context of the COVID pandemic, when we must continually protect ourselves with face masks in public. Finally, Apple has addressed this issue with the release of IOS update 15.4 Beta. You can only register a portion of your face at this time, which is beneficial while wearing a face mask allowing you to unlock your iPhone even isn’t connected to an Apple Watch. However, it is only available on the iPhone 12 and 13 models. Here we will be going into more depth.
What is the process of putting it to use?
“Face ID with Mask” employs unique features around the eye for authentication. As a result, users will have to re-scan their faces to access this service. When users don’t want to use the function, they may turn it off with a toggle.
Inside the Face ID with Mask, there’s also a new “Add Glasses” option, which will come in useful if you wear glasses. This toggle is simple to turn on and off. If you’re going for the “Invisible Man” look, there’s also a handy new option for when you’re wearing glasses and a mask at the same time. Meanwhile, Sunglasses, on the other hand, are not currently supported.
What does iOS update 15.4 Beta lack?
However, not everyone will be able to take advantage of this feature. According to Macrumors, the new Face ID with Mask feature is only available on iPhone 12 and 13 models.
Of course, increased convenience means a minor decrease in security. It isn’t the safest, as even Apple acknowledges. Meanwhile, Face ID is most accurate when set up for full-face recognition, according to a warning in the setting.
Final Thoughts
It’s a game-changing iPhone feature, but it’s only available to a select few users. As a result users of iPhone 11 and older models have no cause to get enthusiastic about this new biometrics authentication function. And, like us Android users, we keep our fingers crossed to enjoy the feature in incase the Android makers implement the component in the meantime.
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