Ever since Covid-19 forced us all to wear masks wherever we go, Face ID on our iPhones isn’t quite as magical as it was. That’s because Face ID is so good at recognizing who you are, it won’t unlock when half of your face is covered.
Now Apple has a fix. Debuting in iOS 14.5, which just dropped in the developer channel on Monday and should reach public beta testers soon, the new feature will allow you to unlock your phone or display notifications using Face ID when wearing a mask, provided you’re wearing an Apple Watch.
