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‘Can I unlock iPhone with the Apple Watch?' has been a constantly asked question by many Apple users. With the launch of the first developer beta version of iOS 14.5 and watchOS 7.4, Apple fulfilled this wish by letting users unlock their iPhone with the Apple Watch, finally! Not just this, it also enables you to do this without taking off your mask. Neat!

Although the public beta hasn't been released till now, the inclusion of unlocking the iPhone while wearing your mask is a significant relief. This indeed is an added star to Apple's efforts to cater to a seamless user experience.

While these are the takeaways, there are some key considerations you need to keep in mind to use this feature.

Easy instructions on how to allow your Apple Watch to unlock your Mac here. MacDailyNews Take: It works, it's a. 2015 MacBook Pro. Bbock Thursday, September 22, 2016 at. Sometimes it works and sometimes and doesn't and I can't seem to find a pattern determining why. I wondered if my iPhone and hence Apple Watch need to be connected to the same WiFi network that my MacBook Pro is connected to in order for the automatic unlock to take place but that doesn't seem. However, I then opened the Hilton app to unlock my room and discovered that Apple Watch Unlock doesn't work with apps yet. Face ID attempted and failed and then kicked me out to the password screen. Unlike when unlocking the phone, you don't get the option to fall back to your passcode, which I guess is more secure.

Things to consider to unlock your iPhone with Apple Watch

• A passcode should be enabled on Apple Watch.
• It should be on your wrist.
• Face ID should detect the mask.
• Apple Watch wrist detection feature should be on

If you have met all the conditions, scroll down to understand how you can enable it!

How to enable ‘unlock with Apple Watch' feature on iPhone

1. In the Settings app on your iPhone, tap Face ID and Passcode.
2. Scroll to ‘Unlock with Apple Watch‘ and turn the toggle on.

And it's done!

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Note:

• The first time you'll unlock your iPhone using Apple Watch, it'll ask you to enter the passcode. This won't be required for future attempts.
• Once unlocked, your Apple Watch will vibrate and feature a popup to notify that your iPhone is unlocked. The interface is similar to that in unlocking Mac with Apple Watch.
• The feature is only available when you have your masks on. For payments and other related tasks, you'll have to take off the mask for Face ID detection or enter your passcode.
• Apple has rolled out some privacy changes with iOS 14.5. It'll require your consent.

Video: How to unlock iPhone with Apple Watch (iOS 14.5 Update)

What do you think about the ‘unlock your iPhone with Apple Watch' feature of iOS 14.5?

I see this feature as a new milestone in easing access for users. It doesn't just allow you to unlock your iPhone; you can also lock using Apple Watch. Besides, partial face recognition while wearing your mask looks like a significant relief considering the pandemic as users had to take off their mask every time they unlock their iPhone.

The feature looks like another notable upgrade after the handwashing feature released with watchOS 7.

What are your views about it? Are you excited to use this?

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An Apple patent granted today shows how Apple Glasses could automatically unlock all your Apple devices, in much the same way that you can use an Apple Watch to unlock your Mac.

The patent acknowledges that having to unlock each of your devices individually can be slightly annoying when you are using several of them …

Many electronic devices restrict access to various features based on authentication of the identity of the user. When multiple devices are used concurrently, procedures for unlocking each device individually can delay user access and reduce the quality of the user experience.

The patent doesn't use the term Apple Glasses, of course, but the language makes it pretty clear, referring to 'an authenticated device that is worn by a user as a head-mounted device.'

The usual dense patent language is used, but the key – as with the Apple Watch – is proximity. Update my pdf software. Devices are unlocked when you come into close range.

One aspect of the disclosure is a system for authenticated device assisted user authentication. The system includes an authenticated device that is worn by a user as a head-mounted device, wherein the user is currently authenticated to access a restricted-access function of the authenticated device. The system also includes a proximate device that has a locked state and an unlocked state, wherein a restricted-access function of the proximate device is inaccessible by the user in the locked state, and the restricted-access function of the proximate device is accessible by the user in the unlocked state. The authenticated device is operable to detect the proximate device, to determine an intent of the user to access the restricted-access function of the proximate device while the proximate device is in the locked state, and to emit authentication data. Based on the authentication data, the proximate device identifies the user as an authenticated user and enters the unlocked state from the locked state, such that the restricted-access function of the proximate device is accessible to the user.

The patent also discusses other options, in case a user doesn't want devices to be unlocked without any user interaction. These include ‘spacial orientation' (presumably turning to face the device); voice command; a body gesture; an eye gesture; or a ‘motion gesture' – perhaps walking up to the device.

Apple applied for the patent in April 2019, and it was granted this morning. I last year asked for the ability to allow our Apple Watch to unlock our iPhone and iPad as well as our Mac. Apple does appear to be thinking along the same broad lines.

Little is yet known about Apple's headset plans other than CEO Tim Cook stating that the company finds augmented reality more interesting than virtual reality, and thinks that Apple Glasses could eventually replace an iPhone. Noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has suggested that the glasses could be just a display device controlled by an iPhone, rather than a standalone device, and that it will be launched at some point this year. That is earlier than most previous reports predicted.

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