Apple is trying a new way to unlock an iPhone without removing a face mask

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apple (AAPL) is testing new iOS software that will allow people can unlock their iPhone’s facial recognition security tool, Face ID, if they also carry an Apple Watch.
Face ID currently recognizes when someone wears a mask and causes the password login screen to appear – an update that Apple began testing in May.

But the latest update, which is part of a beta test for developers, is likely to be developed in broad strokes soon, it will allow an iPhone to communicate with a synchronized Apple Watch when the phone is on raised to use Face ID.

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When authentication is complete (devices must be very close), the iPhone will unlock automatically and the Apple Watch will vibrate.

Apple said users will have to opt for this feature.

For security reasons, the update will only work to unlock your phone; users will still need to enter a password to make transactions using Apple Pay, the App Store, or iTunes if they wear a mask.

The latest update is both another step forward to support the use of masks during the pandemic and a potential incentive for Apple customers to buy a smartwatch or at least use what they have more often.

Although Apple’s latest mobile operating system was released in September, the company is continuously posting updates to fix bugs or introduce new features. Apple is also expected to introduce a new requirement in late spring for users to give explicit permission for apps to track them over the Internet.

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