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A year ago with With iOS 14.5 beta, iPhone users have the ability to use Face ID without removing their mask. True, for this they needed an Apple Watch. In a pandemic, the function turned out to be quite useful, but not everyone has a watch. Now Apple has solved this problem by implementing mask unlocking without additional devices.
Face ID in a mask
This feature became available in the iOS 15.4 beta, which has already begun to arrive on the iPhone. According to the description, the new feature allows you to “recognize the unique features of the area around the eyes.” To use it, you will have to rescan your masked face.
Also, if necessary, you can scan a face with glasses by activating the corresponding switch in the Face ID settings – “Add glasses”. According to MacRumors, the ability to use Face ID with a mask is currently only available on iPhone 12 and later.
Universal Control
The long-awaited Universal Control feature has arrived in iPadOS 15.4 and macOS Monterey 12.3 with new betas. , which allows you to use a single cursor and keyboard to control iPads and Macs that are signed in to your iCloud account.
For example, if you have a MacBook and iPad, the trackpad and laptop keyboard can be used directly with the tablet display . The feature is enabled by default and is already available for testing.
Other
Other changes in the first beta of iOS/iPadOS 15.4 include 37 new emoji, the Wallet app widget, new settings for the notes app on iPadOS, animation improvements in third-party apps on 120Hz screens, and the ability to adjust the brightness of an iPad-connected keyboard.
The system also mentions a certain function for analyzing the cosmetic condition of a smartphone from a photo. It will probably indicate scratches and dents, which can be useful when buying used devices.
