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Installing a third-party iPhone 13 display breaks Face ID
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple's iPhone 13 devices will no longer support Face ID when a third-party replacement display has been installed.
Apple says it has improved Face ID security with iOS and iPadOS 15
By Joe Wituschek published
With the release of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, Apple says it has improved Face ID anti-spoofing models to prevent unauthorized access.
Apple is reportedly testing iPhone 13 Face ID tech that works with masks
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple patent points to in-display Touch ID and Face ID for future devices
By Oliver Haslam published
Gurman: Face ID could be on Macs, all iPhones and iPads within a 'couple of years'
By Oliver Haslam published
I've changed my mind about unlocking your iPhone with your Apple Watch — it sucks
By Luke Filipowicz published
While I was initially excited about the feature, I quickly started thinking about how much less secure it is. Now, I don't use the feature at all.
iPhone 13 reportedly using a smaller Face ID chip as the notch also shrinks
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple will reportedly use a smaller Face ID chip in devices sold from late-2021 onwards, likely saving space inside products like iPhone 13
If iOS 14.5 fixes the mask + Face ID problem, what's that mean for iPhone 13 and Touch ID?
By Oliver Haslam last updated
Apple's iOS 14.5 will let us unlock our iPhones even when wearing a mask, but what does that mean for Touch ID's potential return?
Face ID for iPhone and iPad Pro: The Ultimate Guide
By Bryan M Wolfe published
Face ID is supported on iPhone and iPad Pro and lets you unlock your device, pay for products, and auto-fill passwords. We have your guide to setting it up and using it right here.
How to lock Notes on iPhone and iPad
By Christine Chan, Sergio Velasquez published
Protecting your notes on the Notes app is possible and pretty easy to do. You can lock your notes with a password, Face ID, or Touch ID. Here's how!
Don't expect Apple to tweak Face ID to work with masks any time soon
By Oliver Haslam published
Face ID + masks = frustration and Apple doesn't look like it will tone down the security to increase the usability.
New York's MTA wants Apple to magic new mask-compatible Face ID out of thin air
By Oliver Haslam published
New York City's Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chairman Patrick Foy wants Apple to make Face ID work with face masks.
Code found within macOS Big Sur points to future Macs with Face ID
By Joe Wituschek published
A new report from 9to5Mac indicates that code found within the macOS Big Sur betas points to Apple bringing Face ID to the Mac.
iOS 13.5 will skip Face ID if your iPhone sees you are wearing a mask
By Joe Wituschek published
Some users of the iOS 13.5 beta have noticed that, if you are wearing a mask, the iPhone will skip Face ID and prompt for a passcode.
Apple patent could reveal solution to the worst thing about device orientation
By Stephen Warwick last updated
An Apple patent has revealed technology that could use Face ID to detect the orientation of your device relative to you, putting an end to incorrect switching and the use of orientation lock.
How to train Face ID to recognize weird facial expressions
By Lory Gil last updated
Face ID uses machine learning to familiarize itself with your various facial changes. You can even train it to recognize your scrunched up face!
Face ID: Everything you need to know!
By Lory Gil last updated
Face ID is Apple's facial biometric identity sensor for iPhone and iPad. Here's everything you need to know!
iPhone 11 Face ID vs. Google Pixel 4 Face Unlock: FIGHT!
By Rene Ritchie published
Apple launched Face ID for the iPhone in 2017. Google just launched Face Unlock for the Pixel this month. So, what's the difference and does it matter?
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