COVID for more than 2 years but now iPhone has this feature

This morning, Apple officially released a new version of iOS 15.4 for iPhone devices. Notably in this update, Apple has launched a new extremely practical feature for iPhone users: unlocking with Face ID when wearing a mask.

The new feature is named “Use Face ID with a Mask”. As described by Apple, the TrueDepth camera cluster instead of scanning the entire face as before, it will perform a scan of specific areas around the user’s eyes to increase recognition when wearing a mask.

However, not all iPhone devices can use the Face ID unlock feature when wearing a mask. Apple said that because the new feature uses “a more resource-intensive process than traditional full-face Face ID scanning”, the feature will only be available on iPhone 12 and 13 models. above. As for the iPad, page 9to5Mac confirms this feature is not available on the 2018 iPad Pro generation.

For those who are using older iPhones such as iPhone X, iPhone XS or iPhone 11 series, Apple previously also launched a feature that allows unlocking with Apple Watch, of course, you will need a new Apple Watch. this feature can be used.

In addition, unlocking iPhone with Face ID when wearing a mask will also work with both 3rd party apps and banking apps.