iPhone 13 may be able to use Face ID for face recognition while wearing a mask
Wearing a mask, which has become commonplace in the pandemic of the new coronavirus, is incompatible with Apple's Face ID and other face recognition functions, and it is troublesome to remove the mask one by one. However, Apple is testing to equip the next iPhone, iPhone 13, with hardware for the new Face ID so that it can perform face recognition using Face ID even when wearing a mask, according to technology media.
EXCLUSIVE: Apple Testing New iPhone 13 Face ID Hardware That Works With Masks + Foggy Glasses --FrontPageTech.com
https://www.frontpagetech.com/2021/08/25/exclusive-apple-testing-new-face-id-hardware-that-works-with-masks-foggy-glasses/
Rumored iPhone 13 feature could be a huge relief for the mask-wearing world --9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2021/08/25/face-id-mask-upgrade/
According to information independently obtained by FrontPageTech.com from sources, Apple is developing a 'case for the iPhone 12 with the Face ID component of the iPhone 13' for internal testing purposes. matter. The case fits perfectly on the iPhone 12, and is designed so that the Face ID component comes to the top of the terminal. And by using this component, it seems that Face ID authentication will be possible even while wearing a mask.
The Face ID component placed in this special case is narrower than the Face ID component on the iPhone 12, and features a photography camera that moves from the right side to the left side of the speaker. Regarding these features, 'I can guess that it is different from the Face ID component for the conventional iPhone, that is, it is the Face ID component for the next iPhone,' FrontPageTech.com wrote.
FrontPageTech.com seems to have obtained a photo of the case, but because the identification mark of the terminal was found, 'We have canceled the publication of the photo to protect the informant'. Therefore, the following image is an image CG image created based on the actual 'case for iPhone 12 equipped with Face ID component of iPhone 13'.
When testing the 'Case for iPhone 12 with Face ID component for iPhone 13,' Apple internally requires employees to wear masks and glasses. FrontPageTech.com reports that it will be 'tested fairly thoroughly', with masks on and off, glasses on and off while wearing masks, and even indoors and outdoors. .. In addition, Apple employees will be required to set Face ID without wearing a mask in the test. In addition, the glasses may become cloudy when wearing a mask, but it seems that the glasses may be intentionally clouded during the test so that face ID can be used for correct face recognition even in this state.
In April 2020, Apple released a feature that allows you to unlock your iPhone while wearing a mask. However, this feature required an Apple Watch to be worn, and was more like 'through Face ID to unlock' rather than 'face recognition with Face ID.' Therefore, if this function is turned on, there is a concern that the iPhone placed on the desk will be unlocked without permission, and security concerns have been raised after the release.
iPhone unlocking is now possible with face recognition even with the mask on iOS 14.5 --GIGAZINE
However, since the function reported this time is a genuine 'function that allows you to use Face ID while wearing a mask', you will be able to use Face ID as before while ensuring security.
Sources at FrontPageTech.com have just been tested, so they're not sure if the ability to use Face ID while wearing a mask will be available with the introduction of the iPhone 13. However, he is confident that the component used for testing is the Face ID component for the iPhone 13.
The source is only an employee who participated in the test, so he does not know the technical details of the new Face ID component.
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