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iOS 14.5 delivers Unlock iPhone with Apple Watch, new privacy controls, and more

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Re: iOS 14.5 delivers Unlock iPhone with Apple Watch, new privacy controls, and more

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Post by jeffbee »

_jal wrote: post #67
Someone1234 wrote: post #9

In regard to unlock w/Apple Watch: - This is an issue of Apple's own artificial creation. - This doesn't even solve the issue. So this all started because Face Unlock didn't work with masks, that's not Apple's fault. But what is entirely Apple's fault is that they break an option which resolves this only when Face Unlock is enabled: "Require Passcode." When you disable Face Unlock you can set Require Passcode to e.g.…

I just fixed it by turning off FaceID. Apple reached phone perfection with the iPhone 4; they reached access perfection with touchID. Things have gotten worse since then.

The iPhone SE is physically the same shape and size as the 4 but with much better internals. To me, that is "peak iPhone".

I still use an SE to control a few things around the house. Without a SIM, with the mobile radios and bluetooth disabled but wifi enabled, and with Apple's idiotic News app that nobody wants disabled, the battery lasts for 20 days. Peak iPhone.

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Post by barbazoo »

3grdlurker wrote: post #40
gambiting wrote: post #21

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Apple's insistence on only having face ID when competitors have fantastic and very fast in-screen fingerprint readers is just idiotic. I was kind of onboard when they first introduced FaceID, the argument that they don't want the sensor on the back and there is no room on the front was fair enough, but right now the technology has caught up. It's crazy that you can unlock a Samsung with your face OR an in-screen fing…

Or they could put it on the lock button like they did with one of their iPads.

I've always found that unlocking your device with your fingerprint scanner on the front of the device only works nicely if you're holding it with the other hand.

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Post by behnamoh »

ASalazarMX wrote: post #74
fireattack wrote: post #44

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Still sounds weird to me. I use an Android phone, I can unlock my phone at anytime using either face, fingerprint, or passcode. What exactly is the reason/rationale that it has to fail on facial recognition first before proceeding to use passcode?

> What exactly is the reason/rationale that it has to fail on facial recognition first before proceeding to use passcode? C O U R A G E Joke aside, it seems that Face ID was a tremendous technical effort so you could have instant access to your phone. Besides unlocking, there's no other serious application (memojis aside). The fingerprint reader was probably removed just to prop acceptance of Face ID. Also, Face ID i…

I always preferred the fingerprint sensor over Face ID. You can unlock the phone before even taking it out of the pocket. At my desk, I can unlock the phone without leaning forward so it sees me. The only time that Face ID works (better) is when it's freezing cold and you don't want to take your gloves off to unlock the phone.

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Post by lwansbrough »

Touch ID is an entirely superior technology and Apple is profoundly stupid for removing it. It doesn't have to be in the screen, just put it on the back. The lengths they'll go to offset the removal of Touch ID are astounding, from IR face tracking, to degraded biometric security, and now to requiring an Apple Watch to unlock the phone with your mask on. Talk about a Rube Goldberg machine.

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Post by dash2 »

dagmx wrote: post #132
tasogare wrote: post #112

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In which cultures does women have beards? Without any example it seems something you just pretend exist. Women in general (ie without special medical conditions) don’t grow enough facial hair to produce a beard in a lifetime.

Certain Sikh women grow beards as part of their culture. There are quite a few women outside of that who do get beards, for a variety of reasons. Regardless, even if it was hypothetically only people with medical conditions, then why is bad for them to be represented?

I'm not sure it's true that they grow beards as part of their culture. They don't cut their hair as part of their culture (or religion). Then, some women have a lot of facial hair for a variety of biological reasons. If they're very committed Sikhs, then they don't cut it off - but it's not that they are deliberately trying to have more facial hair. At least, that's my reading from about 2 minutes of research....

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Post by ASalazarMX »

fastball wrote: post #109
ASalazarMX wrote: post #39

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I already have an Apple watch, and still resent that their solution for removing the fingerprint scanner is buying a new expensive accessory. Under-display fingerprint readers have existed for years, so it's not an aesthetics issue.

No it's a usability issue. Have you tried the under-display fingerprint readers?

I've only tried the Huawei P30 Pro years ago, and it worked fine. the only drawback is learning to find the spot where the sensor is, as you don't have the tactile feedback external readers provide.

Fingerprint reader in the back of the phone is one of the most ergonomic designs IMO, there's no need for it to be under-screen, I suggested it because Apple favors minimalist design.

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Post by QuotedForTruth »

drexlspivey wrote: post #140
_jal wrote: post #67

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I just fixed it by turning off FaceID. Apple reached phone perfection with the iPhone 4; they reached access perfection with touchID. Things have gotten worse since then.

Touch ID had to go because the home button was removed. They are now developing on screen fingerprint detection to bring back touch ID as a secondaryunlock mechanism.

The newest ipad Air has touch id in the power/lock button on the side. I know production timelines probably made it impossible to do in reaction to COVID, but can you imagine if they had put this on iphone 12 late last year? So many iphone users would have bought one just to fix face ID with masks.

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Post by jensvdh »

ASalazarMX wrote: post #74
fireattack wrote: post #44

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Still sounds weird to me. I use an Android phone, I can unlock my phone at anytime using either face, fingerprint, or passcode. What exactly is the reason/rationale that it has to fail on facial recognition first before proceeding to use passcode?

> What exactly is the reason/rationale that it has to fail on facial recognition first before proceeding to use passcode? C O U R A G E Joke aside, it seems that Face ID was a tremendous technical effort so you could have instant access to your phone. Besides unlocking, there's no other serious application (memojis aside). The fingerprint reader was probably removed just to prop acceptance of Face ID. Also, Face ID i…

If you're detained or mugged you have other problems to worry about. They can also threaten you with a knife to get your pin code or put your fingerprints on the phone. If anything face ID requires your eyes to be open, they can knock you out and use your fingerprints more easily.

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Post by teekert »

Hmm, I’m pretty sure I turned off “Personalized ads” under Privacy -> Apple ads, and now it’s back on. Or did I simply never turn this off before?

Anyway, where is that famous new setting? Nothing seems changed to me under “Privacy”?

Edit: I see iOS is still good at autocorrecting after I press “send”. Absolutely maddening.

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Post by reaperducer »

lemax wrote: post #56

My Face ID is completely broken after getting water on my "waterproof" iPhone X. I downloaded the beta in the hopes of using my Apple Watch to unlock my iPhone without Face ID enabled. My employer enforces a device policy with passcode required immediately and auto-lock in 1 minute, so this would have been really nice. Unfortunately this feature only works a) with Face ID enabled and b) while wearing a mask. Not exac…

my "waterproof" iPhone X

Oh, wow. I'm usually aware of Apple's new offerings, and I completely missed that there's a "waterproof" version of the iPhone X available. I just have the regular water resistant version.

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