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How to unlock your iPhone with Face ID while wearing a mask

I have good news and bad news about Apple's new Face ID feature that was released as part of the developer beta for iOS 14.5 and watchOS 7.4. 

The good news? You'll soon be able to unlock your iPhone via Face ID while wearing a face mask. The bad news? It only works if you own an Apple Watch

So if you have both of these devices, congrats — you can cross one first-world problem off of your list. And if you don't, there are other workarounds, like simply typing in your passcode.

Here's how to set up the new feature once the final versions of iOS and watchOS are released to the public.  Read more...

1. Make sure your iPhone and Apple Watch are up to date

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