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Writer's pictureHui Wang

16. iOS 15.4 Beta 1 Update. Allows you to unlock your iPhone with Face ID while wearing a mask


On January 28, 2022, Apple released a new update iOS 15.4 Beta 1.


In this update, Apple has added the ability to use Face ID while wearing a mask for iPhone 12 and later models. With this new feature, users can securely unlock, pay, log into apps, or do other things that require Face ID simply by keeping their eyes on the iPhone, and don't need to take off their masks.


Things to know as an iOS developer:


Improvements
  • You can add a note to the password in "Settings">"Password".

  • You can log in to compatible websites and apps on your Mac and iPad using passwords already stored on your iPhone.

  • Added option for simulcast sharing in the sharing form of the "Video" app, Apple Music, and other supported apps.

  • Adjusted the content style of the battery and font in the pop-up window when connecting AirPods.

  • Changed the key sound when changing the password.

  • Allows App Store developers to use the adaptive trigger feature of the Sony PS5 DualSense™ Wireless Controller when developing games.

  • Added "Reset All to Defaults" option in "Settings" > "Safari" > "Advanced" > "Experimental Features".

  • Added the "Wallet" widget, which can display information such as the pending amount, available amount, and consumption activities of Apple Card.

  • Verifiable health records support adding vaccination records in the "EU Digital COVID Certificate" format to the "Wallet" and "Health" app.

  • A "Keyboard Highlight" button has been added to the iPadOS Control Center, which can be used to adjust the brightness of the Magic Keyboard backlight button.


Known issues
  • Passwords already stored on iPhone cannot be used when logging into compatible websites on iPad.

  • After viewing the preview photos in the "Messages" app, you may not be able to flip through the conversation history. You can reopen the conversation to solve this problem.

  • Users other than India were disabled the rapid presses power button/sleep/wake button to start "Emergency SOS" after five times.

  • Purchases or downloads may not be available in the iTunes Store and the "TV" app on some devices, restarting the device may resolve this issue.

  • Email address verification may not be complete when adding a custom email domain name on an iOS device.

  • When using the "Blood Oxygen" app in the "Health" app, the "Health" app may quit unexpectedly.

  • If you skip "Shared Health Data" when setting up Apple Watch for family members, you can't enable this feature in the future either.

  • Accessories that use the "Home IoT Communication Protocol Technology" protocol cannot be added to the "Home" app.

  • Unable to add "EU Digital COVID Certificate" issued by Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Cape Verde, North Macedonia, and Palestine to the "Wallet" app.


 

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