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MacRumors published a hands-on with the Apple Watch iPhone Unlocking feature in iOS 14.5.



Hands-On With the Apple Watch iPhone Unlocking Feature in iOS 14.5

Apple today released the iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 beta updates for developers, and included in the new software is a feature that's designed to make it easier to unlock an iPhone while wearing a mask by leveraging the Apple Watch. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. An opt-in setting lets you turn on a feature that allows an ‌iPhone‌ to be unlocked with both Face ID and an authenticated Apple Watch combined. You can find this setting by opening up the Settings app, going to the Face ID & Passcode section, entering your passcode, and then toggling on "Unlock with Apple Watch."



Hands-On With the Apple Watch iPhone Unlocking Feature in iOS 14.5