Apple iOS 13.5 rolled out: Unlocks iPhones even with face masks, brings new features and bug fixes

Apple has finally released its iOS 13.5 update for iPhone users worldwide. This update speeds up access to the passcode field on handsets that support FaceID while you are wearing a face mask. The update also introduces the Exposure Notification API to support Covid-19 contact tracing apps from public health authorities. In addition to this, it brings an option to control automatic prominence of video tiles on Group FaceTime calls and includes several other bug fixes with improvements.

Like we mentioned above, iOS 13.5 now lets you unlock the iPhone using FaceID even if you are wearing a face mask. Also, the UI will now show the passcode field automatically after swiping up from the bottom of the lock screen. Face recognition with masks works with authentication in the App Store, Apple Books, Apple Pay, iTunes and other apps that support signing in with Face ID.

Apple’s iOS 13.5 fixes a bug wherein iPhone users see a black screen when trying to play streaming video from some websites. It also addresses an issue in the share sheet where suggestions and actions may not load.

You can download iOS 13.5 on your eligible iPhones using these steps:

-Open the Settings app.

-Tap on the ‘General’ option.

-Tap on ‘Software Update’.

-Tap on Download and Install.

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Make sure your iPhone has over 50% charge at the time of update installation and is connected to the Wi-Fi.

Talking about iOS updates, Apple’s next major OS update, iOS 14 has been making rounds on the web lately in the form of rumours. As per the latest report, the OS version’s leak codes reveal the existence of an AR app called ‘Gobi’.

Moving on its features, the AR app has customised QR codes for the Mac Pro, Star Wars, Apple Watch and even Starbucks. These QR codes open up the Mac Pro and Apple Watch websites, and it also opens the Star Wars Rogue One movie on iTunes. The Starbucks Card opens the app’s sign-up flow.

We expect Apple to unveil iOS 14 on June 22 during the all-digital WWDC 2020 conference.