The spread of coronavirus has caused significant changes in how businesses and society as a whole functions, and now Apple is looking to adjust some of its products with the current pandemic. Many spaces like grocery stores and other public spaces have required people to wear a mask at all times. This can easily keep people’s faces from being visible, especially if they are using a feature like the iPhone’s Face ID. Because of that, Apple has created a feature that will take you straight to the lock/passcode screen.
A Twitter user pointed out the feature, saying, “if you’re wearing a mask, iOS 13.5 goes straight to the passcode screen if you try to unlock with Face ID.” Previously, a security firm demonstrated how a mask could present an issue to iPhone X users, noting an iPhone’s Face ID feature could be hacked with a 3D-printed mask that looks like the user. Now, since a 3D-printed mask is no longer needed, the feature could be vulnerable to hackers looking to exploit the face coverings required to be worn in many states. Stay tuned for more updates on this situation.
source: news.sky.com
