Apple has released iOS 15.4 for the iPhone and iPod touch, as well as iPadOS 15.4 for iPads, bringing new features such as unlocking your iPhone with a mask on.
iOS 15.4 is now available with easier Face ID unlocking, Universal Control and more
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Unlock powerful new capabilities in the Photos app with the PhotoManager jailbreak tweak
There are a lot of things you should be able to do with your iPhone’s native Photos app that, for whatever reason, Apple decided granting access to wouldn’t be in your best interest, and consequently excluded it.
Checkl0ck officially released, enables biometric authentication on A11 devices running iOS 14 & jailbroken via checkra1n
Just a couple of days ago, we told you all about a then upcoming jailbreak tweak dubbed Checkl0ck by iOS developer FoxfortMobile intended to enable biometric authentication on A11 chip-equipped handsets that had been jailbroken with checkra1n.
Same-unit Face ID repairs will soon be available for iPhone XS and newer
Apple is, again, rumored to soon offer same-unit repairs for common Face ID issues by permitting authorized technicians to replace a TrueDepth camera component on the iPhone XS or newer without having to replace the whole iPhone itself.
Upcoming checkl0ck jailbreak tweak to enable biometric authentication on A11 handsets pwned on iOS 14 by checkra1n
If you’re using checkra1n to jailbreak an A11-equipped handset with iOS or iPadOS 14, then you can’t have a native passcode or use biometric authentication methods like Face ID or Touch ID.
How to set up and use iPhone Face ID while wearing a mask
iOS 15.4 (currently in beta) added a new feature called Use Face ID With a Mask which lets you unlock your iPhone even when your face is covered with a mask. This guide will show you how to set up and unlock your iPhone while wearing a mask, the iPhones that support this feature, and more.
Using Face ID while wearing a mask with iOS 15.4 also works with Apple Pay
Apple has an incoming update to iOS, with iOS 15.4, and it adds a few noteworthy elements to the mobile operating system. Unsurprisingly, one of the biggest changes is the ability to use Face ID to unlock an iPhone while wearing a mask, without requiring the additional use of an Apple Watch. And now there's even better news.
You need to have an iPhone 12 or newer to use Face ID with a mask
A new feature in iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4 for using Face ID while wearing a mask requires at least the iPhone 12: it won't work on the iPhone 11 and the iPhone X or older.
iOS 15.4 adds support for using Face ID while wearing a mask without requiring an Apple Watch
In light of the ongoing pandemic, facial recognition used for biometric security on devices like the iPhone can be a bit of a pain point for everyday users. Apple has tried to work around the issue of mask wearing, but for folks without an Apple Watch it doesn't do a lot of good. But, finally, Apple has figured out another option.
This tweak dismisses the Face ID animation more quickly after a successful authentication
Face ID is a wonderful means of user authentication for iPhones and iPads, but one complaint I have is how the Face ID authentication animation takes so much longer than it should, sometimes making it feel like I spend more time looking at flashy animations than I do getting things done.
iPhone 13 screen replacement: iOS 15.2 no longer disrupts Face ID after a display swap
Good news for DIY-ers: Third-party iPhone 13 screen replacements no longer disrupt Face ID provided you've updated your phone to Apple's iOS 15.2 software update.
Apple says it’s going to fix Face ID breaking in iPhone 13 third-party screen repair process
Back at the end of September of this year, the crew at iFixit put the iPhone 13 Pro through the teardown process. Along the way, they discovered quite a few changes Apple implemented in its newest smartphone lineup. Most of them good. However, one bad part was discovered in the screen repair process. The good news is Apple is going to address it.