Designs are locked in a year in advance and wearing a mask didn't become a thing until like March/April
They simply couldn't just redesign it in time
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Designs are locked in a year in advance and wearing a mask didn't become a thing until like March/April
They simply couldn't just redesign it in time
Everyone saying Touch ID is better in this pandemic hasn’t suffered the skin dryness from all the hand washing. Both my iPad pros that have Touch ID don’t recognize my fingerprints 3/4 of the time to unlock. Also, I have tried removing and reprogramming them and it works for a week and then due to more skin dryness, cuts, etc. I’m back to square one. Face ID recognizes me with different facial hair, wearing sunglasses, hat, no hat, etc. I know when I’m wearing my mask I need to use my alphanumeric password, but I’m right now avoiding to use my phone in situations where I have my mask on because I could have contaminated hands and then I’m spreading that all over my phone
While I don't like the notch, I do love FaceID and until they get a reliable in screen finger print reader in their phones, I don't want a side or home button. Just my opinion. Everyone has their own though.
I really love FaceID.
I much prefer being able to swipe up versus having to position my finger over a specific sensor on the phone.
I much prefer being able to swipe up versus having to position my finger over a specific sensor on the phone.
Agreed, I work with my hands for a living and even 2nd gen Touchid fails 75% of the time on my iPad. I have disabled it and just use a passcode because of how often it won't read a print. This includes registering 2 separate digits multiple times. Faceid has completely eliminated that for me. I would never purchase another Apple device that doesn't have it or at least both..
You just keep it on forever then if it makes you feel safe, but a lot of people who have been masked have caught it. The only way to be 100% safe is not leave your home for any reason and disinfect all surfaces on a daily basis.
What the evidence has shown is that viral load you are exposed to impacts the severity of your symptoms. And while you are correct that people who wear masks can still catch CV, wearing a mask can be the difference between being sick at home and sick in the hospital.
I would like to have both. Sometimes I really like not having to touch the phone to login to a site for example, other times I’m too far away and would prefer to touch the phone rather than move into range (like when driving). Having both would be perfect for me.
I mean this is the same company that changed the original iPhone screen from plastic to glass 1 month before launch. They probably could have done it if they wanted to, especially since they had already built the button for the iPad.
That's why I have my phone jailbroken, no need to swipe up, faceID takes care of it immediately. It's so convenient
Been using FaceID exclusively since 2017. It's seamless, nearly instant, and most of the time you forget that there is even security on the phone. I see no reason to go back.
COVID is certainly getting in the way of course, but this is temporary.
COVID is certainly getting in the way of course, but this is temporary.
On my iPad, the touch id works fine much of the time. Sometimes, I struggle to get the finger placed correctly. Neither is perfect, but I get to live with both due to my mixture of devices.
I feel Touch ID should be in the power button like Sony has on their phones. I hate finger readers in the screen, they feel unnatural to use for me. I also don't get why Face ID isnt in the new Mac's like Windows Hello has. I LOVE Hello on my Surface Pro and desktop.
For those who are griping about Face ID and masks, I hear you. There is a workaround that is floating around and I have done it and it works. Set up an alternate appearance, and this time, take your mask and fold it in half. Take one hand and cover one side of your mouth area with the half mask as you move your head around for the camera. So basically one quarter of your face is covered with the 'half mask'. If you cover too much of your face, the phone will complain.
If I can find the video I saw, I'll post it.
Edit: Here’s the link
If I can find the video I saw, I'll post it.
Edit: Here’s the link
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FaceID is superior to Touch ID, for me at least. When I was using my old 6 and the first generation SE, I do get rejects from sweaty/grimy thumb. Prior to the pandemic, unlocking with FaceID was a breeze. My 11PM has been able to unlock me with my cloth mask on, thanks to the machine learning capabilities of this great iPhone.
I completely disagree. FaceID is far superior to TouchID. TouchID really sucks with sweaty or wet hands.
I’d guess what he meant was he likes the notch. Just going out on a limb. I see what you’re saying but I literally don’t even notice it and whatever real estate I’m losing is minute enough to not even care. If they do away with the notch, cool. If they don’t, also cool. I could care less.
Then you probably shouldn’t be comfortable with visible light hitting yours eyes either.
I hope that’s sarcasm because if not, whew!