FaceID works thru helmet.
I want 2 factor, where options include passcode and FaceID and VoiceID.
TouchID is extinct.
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Apple's Craig Federighi Answers Face ID Questions in New Interview
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FaceID works thru helmet.
I want 2 factor, where options include passcode and FaceID and VoiceID.
TouchID is extinct.
You have to look into the camera if you have the atention aware feature turned on. Meaning, if you don’t look directly at it, it won’t unlock the iPhone.
But I’m not sure why this is even a such a big concern for most? The vast majority of us will never be in a situation where law enforcement will want to go through our phones. And those that are up to something shady will probably be wise enough to use a complex passcode to keep people out of any incriminating evidence that might be found in the phone. And if you ever get mugged, just let them take it and quickly find someone with an iOS device (or any computer, basically) and sign into Find My iPhone and lock it remotely — or even wipe it altogether. It’s not that big of an issue IMO.
So Apple is moving from an ID system that has been improved to the point of working almost every single time to a an ID system that works most of the time, but is more secure.
Assuming you are logging into your phone instead of looking at notifications, that means you have enough time to take gloves off and put in a passcode by double tapping the display. however if you are on the road, you would never have the time to see past the notifications so this scenario has the same probability of happening as someone wearing winter gloves with touch ID
Not for a full face helmet. Craig meant like a bicycle helmet.
This, good god motorcycles are dangerous enough without phones.
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Yaeh, I always fumble with the iPhone on my nightstand to check e-mail etc. in the morning. Touch ID seems way more convenient in those scenarios.
Glad he mentioned that wearing a mask won't work because I had assumed I wouldn't be able to use FaceID in the operating room. Kinda sucks but I figured as much.
worn by 10% of 90% muslim women.
but I can bet these women will innovate and have a FACE ID enabled Burka where the latch will slide away for face id and lock back into place for full coverage.
It's going to be great fun just looking at peoples X phones and activating the passcode option... I foresee endless fun in the office 
double tap. put in passcode. cost: 2.5 seconds
Not sure I'm getting a new phone this year now. If Face ID works reliably and its secure then I don't care about bringing back Touch ID. As far as having to remove various items, from the article it sounds like a motorcyclist would have to raise the visor. Sunglasses would only be a problem on heavily IR shielded ones. So no removing helmet, glasses, gloves etc.
That's the claim. Right now I don't about anyone who can validate those statements who doesn't work for or isn't very closely associated with Apple.
That's the claim. Right now I don't about anyone who can validate those statements who doesn't work for or isn't very closely associated with Apple.
I think you first need to try out yourself before asking to remove it again. Like this Touch ID and many other yet common technologies would have never been established.
It's going to be great fun just looking at peoples X phones and activating the passcode option... I foresee endless fun in the office
I thought the same thing. Someone leaves their phone out and you raise it and look. Might be a little more difficult/time consuming to do if you have to do it 5 times, instead of just twice like first reports had it. I wonder if the number of validation tries was changed because of the demonstration.
Exactly.... Take your phone, handcuff you and point it at your face.... Done deal.
Yeah. Four years ago it was: Gee, what if some gangster takes my phone, and then cuts off my thumb with a knife to unlock my phone. MASSIVE FAIL, Apple!
Even worse:
actually easier to unlock as just take phone inside the full over and unlock
So what? you have a unique use-case. Apple never promised they're going to make your life better.
Did you even read it? Face ID works with most sunglasses.
huh?
why wouldn't you just use the passcode instead of taking all that crap off?