Users are reporting a subtle new feature in the latest developer version of iOS 13.5
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Apple making it easier to unlock your iPhone while wearing a face mask

Users are reporting a subtle new feature in the latest developer version of iOS 13.5 that will make it easier to unlock your iPhone without having to take off your protective face mask. Videos shared on Twitter by some users show that Apple devices with Face ID will jump to the backup passcode-entry screen if it detects a mask. iOS 13.5 is expected to land in the coming weeks

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