It is likely that Face ID will soon be available to iPhone users while wearing a mask
Face ID uses a state-of-the-art TrueDepth camera system and sophisticated technology to accurately trace the shape of a person's face.
Face ID uses a state-of-the-art TrueDepth camera system and sophisticated technology to accurately trace the shape of a person's face.
FaceID tool still won't unlock the iPhone unless the user takes off the mask, but it will make the switch to the passcode-unlock option faster.
Biometric authentication is now available on iPhone 5s or later and on iOS 9 and above
The patent granted to Apple on Tuesday suggests that the computer may apply a face detection algorithm at step 92 in order to detect the subject's face.
