iPhone 12, iPhone 13 get BIGGEST iOS update ever! Wear masks worry-free, download now

iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 get the Face ID with mask unlock feature within 15.4 update. Here’s how to set it up.

Face ID unlock with mask comes to iPhone 12, iPhone 13 with iOS 15.4 update. (REUTERS)

iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 users will heave a sigh of relief today! With the new iOS 15.4 update now out for everyone, Apple now allows these iPhone users to unlock their phone with Face ID while wearing their face masks! Yes, you read that right. That means no more taking down the mask to peep at your iPhone just to unlock it, or rely on the old-fashioned and inconvenient Passcode. The update is already available to download on all iPhones running on iOS 15.

The feature has been in testing for a few months and has now finally made it to the iPhone 13 and iPhone 12 series. Sadly, those using the iPhone 11 and older models won't be getting this feature, considering the system requires the phone to spot special features around the eyes to unlock. Moreover, this feature will also ask users to take down the mask if it faces trouble in identifying the features around the yes. Face ID while wearing a mask can be used as authentication for unlocking iPhone, completing transactions with Apple Pay, and autofilling passwords in apps and Safari.

iOS 15.4 other features at a glance

SharePlay can now be used directly from FaceTime calls as well as supported apps. Siri also gets a new voice for English speakers, and Apple says that it uses the Neural Text to Speed technology to offer a natural sound. There are 37 new emojis added to iOS 15.4, while the Visual Look Up feature makes it to India (Apple's version of Google Lens). Live Text can be added to Notes and Reminders apps using the camera. Camera in keyboard can be used while in the Notes and Reminders apps to copy and paste text.

Face ID with mask: How to enable it

iPhone 13 Pro Max (Amritanshu / HT Tech)

iPhone 13 Pro Max (Amritanshu / HT Tech)

Step 1: When you download the iOS 15.4 update and reboot it to install it, your iPhone 12 or iPhone 13 will automatically prompt you to set up the “Face ID with a Mask” feature.

Step 2: When this happens, you will need to register your face once again. Note that you don't need to wear the mask.

Step 3: If you skipped the setup while installations, you can enrol it from settings.

Step 4: Open Settings and head over to “Face ID and Passcode”.

Step 5: Enable it and you will asked to register your face once again. There's another option if you want to register it with your glasses on.