Face ID is the name of Apple's biometric facial geometry sensor. It uses an infrared flood illuminator to light up your face, a laser dot projector to establish reference points, an infrared camera to capture mesh data, and a neural network to determine whether or not there's a match.
While I was initially excited about the feature, I quickly started thinking about how much less secure it is. Now, I don't use the feature at all.
Apple will reportedly use a smaller Face ID chip in devices sold from late-2021 onwards, likely saving space inside products like iPhone 13
You can now unlock your iPhone with your Apple Watch, which really comes in handy while wearing a mask.
iPad Pro models from 2018 and later have Face ID for biometrics and security, instead of a Home button with Touch ID. Getting it set up is easy peasy, here's how!
You can allow two completely different faces to unlock your Face ID supported iPhone or iPad. Here's how to set it up.
Apple's iOS 14.5 will let us unlock our iPhones even when wearing a mask, but what does that mean for Touch ID's potential return?
Face ID is supported on iPhone and iPad Pro and lets you unlock your device, pay for products, and auto-fill passwords. We have your guide to setting it up and using it right here.
How do you set up and customize Face ID so you can unlock your iPhone with a look? Like this!
Protecting your notes on the Notes app is possible and pretty easy to do. You can lock your notes with a password, Face ID, or Touch ID. Here's how!
Face ID + masks = frustration and Apple doesn't look like it will tone down the security to increase the usability.
New York City's Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chairman Patrick Foy wants Apple to make Face ID work with face masks.
A new report from 9to5Mac indicates that code found within the macOS Big Sur betas points to Apple bringing Face ID to the Mac.
Temporarily disabling Face ID or Touch ID to require a password to unlock your iPhone or iPad is simple. Here's how you do it.
Apple has made some changes in iOS 13.5 to make using an iPhone with Face ID easier when you’re wearing a face mask. Here’s how to use these features.
Some users of the iOS 13.5 beta have noticed that, if you are wearing a mask, the iPhone will skip Face ID and prompt for a passcode.