XDA Basics: How to unlock your Face ID iPhone with Apple Watch when masked
The Apple Watch is a great fitness tracker that comes loaded with features, both useful and gimmicky ones. A favorite feature of mine is unlocking my Mac with my Apple Watch. A similar feature Apple has brought to iOS is unlocking your Face ID iPhone with the Apple Watch when masked. This is particularly useful during these trying times, with the pandemic forcing us to wear masks in public. Here’s how to set it up.
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How to unlock your Face ID iPhone with Apple Watch when masked
Apple describes the feature as:
Once you have the feature enabled, Apple Watch will vibrate on your wrist every time it unlocks your iPhone to make sure it’s you. You will also be able to lock your iPhone instantly from your watch if that was someone else holding your phone.
Will you be using this feature on your Apple devices? Let us know in the comments section below.
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