• dependencyinjection@discuss.tchncs.de
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    3 hours ago

    Apple didn’t enable facial recognition with a mask during COVID.

    At first it didn’t work with a mask, then they changed it so that it went to the passcode screen.

    Next they allowed it to unlock if you had a mask on and Apple Watch.

    Finally they reworked FaceId to allow unlocking with a mask by making it focus more on the parts of the face it could see, although this was less secure and a compromise for convenience.

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      3 hours ago

      You must know something Apple doesn’t.

      “If you’re wearing a face mask or potentially other face coverings, Face ID with a mask can analyze the unique characteristics around your eyes. When using Face ID with a mask, you can still use Face ID to authenticate apps, unlock your iPhone, and use Apple Pay.”

      https://support.apple.com/en-us/102452