Face mask wearing iPhone users rejoice! The iOS 13.5 update is here
There is one problem using newer Apple iPhone models during this global pandemic Those wearing a mask are finding out that Face ID doesn’t work with most of their faces covered by a mask. And it does take a little bit of time for the phone to reject Face ID and bring up the passcode screen so that a user can sign in and open his handset. But today Apple rolled out iOS 13.5 which uses an algorithm that detects quickly when the user has his face covered by a mask. Instead of trying Face ID multiple times creating that aforementioned lag, the passcode screen will pop up right away.
Update to iOS 13.5 can automatically send your Medical ID information to first responders when 911 is called
You can find out more about Exposure Notification by going to Settings > Privacy > Health. Note that until an app is installed on an iPhone or iPad from a local public health organization, the Exposure Notification and logging feature can not be enabled. Apple and Google have stated, “What we’ve built is not an app — rather public health agencies will incorporate the API into their own apps that people install. Our technology is designed to make these apps work better. Each user gets to decide whether or not to opt-in to Exposure Notifications; the system does not collect or use location from the device; and if a person is diagnosed with COVID-19, it is up to them whether or not to report that in the public health app. User adoption is key to success and we believe that these strong privacy protections are also the best way to encourage use of these apps. Today, this technology is in the hands of public health agencies across the world who will take the lead and we will continue to support their efforts.”
The iOS 13.5 update allows a user’s Medical ID information to be sent to first responders automatically when 911 is called
A couple of bugs are also getting exterminated with the update, including one that causes the screen to go black when streaming videos from some sites. And another bug that prevents the share sheet from working has also been fixed.
Besides iOS 13.5, Apple has also released iPadOS 13.5. You can install the update by going to Settings > General > Software Update. For older devices, iOS 12.4.7 has been disseminated in order to provide these models with security fixes.