Face ID is a great example of modern technology's capabilities/people's laziness. Instead of tapping a four-digit number to access your smartphone, you just look at the screen. And abracadabra - all your apps and contacts are there in the palm of your hand, accessed by your face.
However, during a global pandemic where sensible people are wearing face masks to help stop the spread of the potentially deadly coronavirus Covid-19, some have realised that it's impossible to use Face ID while wearing a mask.
Obviously, it shouldn't take a degree to figure that out, because it seems pretty obvious that if half your face is covered by a cloth or covering of some sort then the software behind Face ID isn't going to work.
But it seems that a good number of people have been surprised by that fact, especially now that wearing face masks has become compulsory in shops and takeaways, and taking to social media - where else - to vent about the inconvenience of not being able to use Face ID.
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Some people asked genuine questions about the predicament. One person on Twitter wrote: "Face ID does not work with a mask on. Am I allowed to take me mask off to open my phone in a shop. I'm not sure it's all very confusing."
Others remembered simpler times, as another user asked: "iPhone owners who still have a home button and don't have to use Face ID with a mask won tbh."
Some pleaded for Apple to fix the issue - for example: "Hey Apple, can you please make an update where Face ID works with a mask on? Sincerely, the whole world."
And some just expressed disappointment, such as the very succinct comment: "Wish my Face ID still worked with a face mask on."
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Of course, there's always someone on hand to take the p*** when you're struggling. As one person wrote: "Face ID and a mask just don't mix," another person quote-tweeted them with the sarcastic response: "BREAKING: Face ID does not work when you don't show your full face."
Another reply provided a handy health warning, stating: "Respirators don't work with Face ID either. Keep the mask on."
Some thought it was important that those complaining understood why it wasn't working, as one person helpfully responded with: "This is because the mask covers your face and Face ID needs to be able to see your face to identify you using your face. The more u know."
Others decided that it was important to make fun of those complaining and point out that there are easy solutions available - another person concluded: "Saying you don't want to wear a mask because Face ID doesn't work with it on is the most pathetic thing I've heard in ages.
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"It's not like other methods of unlocking your phones exist, sure it may take a few seconds longer, but is it really that bad? The answer is no, it is not."
The wonders of technology, eh?
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