IPhone learned to recognize people in mask

Apple updated iOS and added several new features to the iPhone. This follows from the update description in the brand smartphones settings.

With the release of the public version of iOS 14.5 Smartphones of the company learned to recognize people in a mask. However, in order for the new option to work, the user must have an Apple Watch watch that support the current WatchOS 7.4 update, and the phone with Face ID. When making a smartphone to face in a mask, iPhone using the camera will determine the protective accessory and send a request to the user’s clock. If Apple Watch is unlocked, Face ID will remove the iPhone lock.

In case the smartphone does not determine the mask on the face of the apparatus owner, it will try to scan a face via Face ID. If the phone does not recognize the owner, he will ask you to enter a digital password. To activate this feature, you need to go to the Face ID settings and translate the “Unlock with Apple Watch” slider into active position.

Refine that the new option only works when removing the lock from the smartphone. When buying applications or attempts to pay through Apple Pay Gadget will offer scan face ID or enter a digital password.

Also in iOS 14.5, Siri’s voice settings were added, supporting two SIM cards for 5G, more than 200 new Emodi.

Rumors that the iPhone will be able to unlock through smart watches, appeared in February. Earlier in 2020, Apple added a setting that allows the smartphone to determine the protective mask on the owner’s face. In this case, the iPhone will not scan the face, and immediately offer the user to enter a digital password.

/Media reports.