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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 kalleboo »

passivate wrote: post #347
ubercow13 wrote: post #309

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Would you really rather that rubber/plastic of the case was fused to the phone instead of just separate and replacable?

I'm sure Apple can design a rugged phone if they wanted to. A rugged phone designed with shock/vibration/drop protection in mind is not the same as a fragile phone with a case on top.

All kinds of ruggedization are wear items. Even a bicycle helmet needs to be replaced after it has experienced an impact. They should be easily replaceable, like phone cases are now.

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

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Post by asiachick »

twobitshifter wrote: post #108
ASalazarMX wrote: post #74

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> 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 hold both the power and a volume button for 3 seconds.

except I was trying to use my phone to record being illegally detained

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

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Post by havernator »

turblety wrote: post #307
tosh wrote: post #2

Not mentioned in the press release but this update also brings a new version of Safari (and WebView). Anyone knows if Safari in 14.5 is equivalent to a specific Technology Preview release? https://developer.apple.com/safari/technology-preview/releas...

If only it included Web Push API capabilities. But of course, Apple won't do that, as then developers wouldn't have to beg to be in their app store, and pay a 30% commission on any payments. I would have more respect for Apple if they just came out and said it, but the fact they haven't mentioned it at all, is just cowardly.

I hope they never enable it. Watching people in my life “use” that feature, I wouldn’t be surprised if well over half if web push messages are sent to people who don’t know how they got enabled, or how to disable them (they just clicked away an annoying pop-up on a site they’d never, ever want messages from, not realizing what they did)

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

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Post by kalleboo »

fastball wrote: post #107
mxcrossb wrote: post #86

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Weirdly enough, facial recognition works for me with a mask already, but only if I take off my glasses.

I feel like mine did too towards the beginning of the pandemic, but not anymore.

Partway into the pandemic Apple added mask detection, so if it sees a mask it will fail instantly and not even attempt face recognition (so people could enter their passcodes right away without having to wait for face recognition to fail).

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Post by pfranz »

fouc wrote: post #370
crooked-v wrote: post #315

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And for me, it regularly doesn't, taking the full timeout period.

I wonder if this is an issue for the older apple watches or if it happens for the new ones too.

I believe the immediate parent was talking about Face unlock outside of this update where the Watch is added. I have the same issue. Sometimes, (I guess?) it can tell I'm wearing a mask and pops up a number pad quickly, other times it authenticates my masked face, other times it just hangs trying to authenticate and after a few seconds I get a number pad.

FWIW I have a new Apple Watch and have this issue. I just installed the update so I haven't tested the Watch authentication. If it can't detect a mask I'll have the same issue as before waiting for a number pad.

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

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Post by alfiedotwtf »

snailmailman wrote: post #366
alfiedotwtf wrote: post #205

Anyone else sometimes put in their Apple Watch from the charger, and notice it’s already unlocked? I.e they never needed to unlock it?

I think by default the apple watch unlocks when you unlock your phone. There is a setting to disable this if you'd like. As a result, although my watch has a passcode i almost never type it in. It's easier to put on my watch and then unlock my phone.

ah! I didn't know that... maybe that's what's happening each time I notice it. Thanks, I'll keep an eye out next time it happens. Thanks.

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

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Post by turblety »

havernator wrote: post #383
turblety wrote: post #307

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If only it included Web Push API capabilities. But of course, Apple won't do that, as then developers wouldn't have to beg to be in their app store, and pay a 30% commission on any payments. I would have more respect for Apple if they just came out and said it, but the fact they haven't mentioned it at all, is just cowardly.

I hope they never enable it. Watching people in my life “use” that feature, I wouldn’t be surprised if well over half if web push messages are sent to people who don’t know how they got enabled, or how to disable them (they just clicked away an annoying pop-up on a site they’d never, ever want messages from, not realizing what they did)

I would have though the same, but of all people I know who use Android, this hasn't been an issue.

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

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Post by mttjj »

xyst wrote: post #331

So if I can unlock my phone with FaceID + Apple Watch + Mask. Then in theory, wouldn't ANY person with a mask be able to unlock my phone? If you steal the phone at the right time, and unlock the phone while wearing a mask and still be in proximity to the victim wearing the watch. You will have an unlocked iPhone at your disposal. Quickly disable all of the security features, remove the SIM, and now you have a $1000+…

Sure, I guess that’s not out of the realm of possibility. But when you’re holding your keys in front of you when walking to your car to unlock it in the parking lot someone could snatch them out of your hand, sprint to your (unlocked car), turn on the car (because they have your keys), and speed off into the sunset. Now they have a $20k item. Possible? Yes. Practical enough to lose sleep over? Probably not.

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

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Post by passivate »

kalleboo wrote: post #381
passivate wrote: post #347

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I'm sure Apple can design a rugged phone if they wanted to. A rugged phone designed with shock/vibration/drop protection in mind is not the same as a fragile phone with a case on top.

All kinds of ruggedization are wear items. Even a bicycle helmet needs to be replaced after it has experienced an impact. They should be easily replaceable, like phone cases are now.

There are many designs possible, I don't understand why you want to shoehorn an unsuitable design meant for providing protection to the human head onto electronics. In any case, this is a good discussion, we know what to avoid so yes - we don't want to have a design that necessitates replacing the phone.

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

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Post by InvaderFizz »

dylan604 wrote: post #87
_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.

One of the last reasons that I still use a 6s+ is the TouchID. I still like my headphone jack too, but the TouchID is the biggest feature I don't want to lose

I was a holdout with my 6S and it's Touch ID and headset jack. Finally upgraded to a XR last year due to general slowness of the 6S, especially with CarPlay.

I bought a aftermarket headset lightning adapter. Wireless charging largely eliminated my complaints about charging. Fast charging with an 18w brick is great as well!

I only miss Touch ID when wearing a mask. Face ID is otherwise so much more reliable and fast.

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