Maybe I misunderstood the keynote, but FaceID was supposed to work at higher angles, like siting on a desk. But I don't see one bit of improvement, I still have to stare down from above when the iPhone is on a desk.
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iPhone 11 Pro FaceID Imprvements?
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Heard the same thing and my current observations are in agreement with your comments
. 11 Pro on 13.1
I have to say that FaceID works better for me. When my 11 is in the craddle on the dashboard in my car it actually unlocks, unlike XR. That was experience yesterday. We will see if it will continue moving forward.
Definitely much faster on XS Max and 11 Pro. Agree on no noticeable difference in angles on 11 Pro.
It's just referring to the fact that the selfie camera is now wider angle. Therefore theoretically you could be a bit more to the side and still unlock your phone. Don't know why you would ever want that though.
Working from a table is still not possible because that's angle as in "tilt", not angle as in "field of view".
Summary: just more marketing that means nothing in practice.
Yes. It always has.
For me, Face ID is way faster, and works at a lot more angles than before.
FaceID itself doesn't rely on the selfie camera because it uses the dot/IR sensors, but the notch sensors are linked for the purpose of animoji's, portrait mode etc.
I’ve noticed I don’t have to lean as much over it when it’s on my desk at work, it’s not massively wider but it’s definitely wider angle.
The only thing mentioned is the speed increase. The angle bit was a made up expectation from some of the YouTube content creators.
I have noted both a faster and increased angle unlock capability for Face ID on my 11 Pro Max over previous XS Max.
something to try is toggle off the attention feature. I have had it off for half a year and it improves ability to unlock.
Not having requirement for phone to see your eyes looking at it means unlock occurs for me at least with somewhat more acute angles.
something to try is toggle off the attention feature. I have had it off for half a year and it improves ability to unlock.
Not having requirement for phone to see your eyes looking at it means unlock occurs for me at least with somewhat more acute angles.
In my case, angles have improved. Before my phone would not unlock when mounted in the cradle on the dashboard in my car, had to punch in pin. Now it in unlocks with just FaceID. So maybe improvement of sensors is minor or maybe software improved, but in my case I notice improvment.
Works much better on the 11 Pro than the X. Compared side by side with both on iOS13. The Pro recognizes from farther away and flatter angles. It looks like it uses a more sophisticated system than the X. It’s not a night-and-day difference but it’s tangible.
Works for me better than my X Max and XS Max at an angle. Much better in my car holder, which sits at a funny angle. I'm happy
It's a bit faster stock vs the X, but animations still slow it down
Compared to my jb iPhone X (auto unlock x, speed up animations tweaks), my iPhone X still unlocks faster overall
Where i've noted the difference the most has been autofilling passwords. Almost instant
Compared to my jb iPhone X (auto unlock x, speed up animations tweaks), my iPhone X still unlocks faster overall
Where i've noted the difference the most has been autofilling passwords. Almost instant
Selfie cam? No, face ID has never used the selfie cam
It uses a dot projector and infrared camera
Yeah, I should have been more specific and said it uses the framework of the selfie cam, but not the lens itself. I was in a hurry and too glib.
Agree. It does seem to have more range, and maybe is a little faster than the speed given with just 13. It seems to detect something at higher angles, but always fails at the fringes. I need to be at about the same angle as before to get a match.
You can actually cover the selfie cam and Face ID will still work
My impression was that the poster you replied to was wondering if the the FaceTime camera itself was the reason faceid worked, some androids use their selfie cameras for face authentication unlocking so I can see where the question comes from