Face ID: iOS update allows users to open iPhone while wearing a mask

The iOS 15.4 update now available on iPhones includes a feature that many have been asking for since the beginning of the pandemic: The ability to unlock your phone using facial recognition software while wearing a mask.

Here’s how to install it (according to CNET):

Install the iOS 15.4 update.

Open Settings.

Tap Face ID & Passcode

Toggle the option to turn on Face ID with a Mask.

Scan your face (you don’t need to wear a mask for setup).

Other advancements at Apple were laid out during their Peek Performance early this month.

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