<p>Since the Covid-19 outbreak in early 2020, medical experts have asked people to wear a face mask at all times to avoid getting infected with the coronavirus. But, this healthy practice presented one downside effect on iPhone (version X and newer models) users. Facemask blocked the FaceID to unlock the screen.</p>.<p>As a temporary measure, Apple released the iOS 13.5 software update, which streamlined Face ID to passcode mode when the user is wearing a face mask and unlock the iPhone screen quickly.</p>.<p>However, it is still a slow process compared to the ever-reliable fingerprint sensor. Well, it looks like Apple has listened to the prayers of the consumers. </p>.<p>In the recently released iOS 14.5 beta to registered developers, the software change-log has revealed that the update brings new options in 'Face ID & Passcode' Settings. There, users enable Apple Watch to unlock their companion iPhone.</p>.<p>Besides that iOS 14.5 is bringing couple more features including support for gaming controllers of the Xbox X series and PlayStation 5 (DualSense). Secondly, it will activate dual-SIM 5G worldwide support in addition to the AirPlay 2 support for Apple Fitness+.</p>.<p>Another notable aspect of iOS 14.5 is that Apple is finally bringing the 'App Transparency Tracking' feature that will users a one-button option to cancel all permission for apps to track and store user behaviour on all applications and while browsing on websites.</p>.<p>Must read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/specials/app-tracking-transparency-feature-for-iphones-ipads-coming-really-soon-confirms-apple-944660.html" target="_blank">App Tracking Transparency feature for iPhones, iPads coming really soon, confirms Apple</a></p>.<p><em>Get the latest news on new launches, gadget reviews, apps, cybersecurity, and more on personal technology only on <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/dh-tech?_ga=2.210580691.73733284.1595225125-1706599323.1592232366" target="_blank">DH Tech</a>.</em></p>
<p>Since the Covid-19 outbreak in early 2020, medical experts have asked people to wear a face mask at all times to avoid getting infected with the coronavirus. But, this healthy practice presented one downside effect on iPhone (version X and newer models) users. Facemask blocked the FaceID to unlock the screen.</p>.<p>As a temporary measure, Apple released the iOS 13.5 software update, which streamlined Face ID to passcode mode when the user is wearing a face mask and unlock the iPhone screen quickly.</p>.<p>However, it is still a slow process compared to the ever-reliable fingerprint sensor. Well, it looks like Apple has listened to the prayers of the consumers. </p>.<p>In the recently released iOS 14.5 beta to registered developers, the software change-log has revealed that the update brings new options in 'Face ID & Passcode' Settings. There, users enable Apple Watch to unlock their companion iPhone.</p>.<p>Besides that iOS 14.5 is bringing couple more features including support for gaming controllers of the Xbox X series and PlayStation 5 (DualSense). Secondly, it will activate dual-SIM 5G worldwide support in addition to the AirPlay 2 support for Apple Fitness+.</p>.<p>Another notable aspect of iOS 14.5 is that Apple is finally bringing the 'App Transparency Tracking' feature that will users a one-button option to cancel all permission for apps to track and store user behaviour on all applications and while browsing on websites.</p>.<p>Must read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/specials/app-tracking-transparency-feature-for-iphones-ipads-coming-really-soon-confirms-apple-944660.html" target="_blank">App Tracking Transparency feature for iPhones, iPads coming really soon, confirms Apple</a></p>.<p><em>Get the latest news on new launches, gadget reviews, apps, cybersecurity, and more on personal technology only on <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/dh-tech?_ga=2.210580691.73733284.1595225125-1706599323.1592232366" target="_blank">DH Tech</a>.</em></p>