iOS 16 Adds Support for Landscape Face ID

[MacRumors]

On supported iPhone models running iOS 16, Face ID is able to work in landscape mode, making it easier to unlock the iPhone when it's not held in the standard Portrait orientation.

There isn't a lot about the feature on Apple's website at the current time, but it sounds like it will offer a much improved unlocking experience. Apple does not specify which iPhones are considered "supported iPhone models," but it appears to be limited to the iPhone 13 as we were not able to get it to work on an iPhone 12 device.

Article Link: iOS 16 Adds Support for Landscape Face ID

 

[ProfessionalFan]

This feature does not appear to be implemented in the current beta

Are you sure?

I just tried it on my iPhone 13 Pro in landscape which is running iOS 16 Beta 1 and it worked.

 

[GlamCheese666]

My guess is either a12 or a14 requirement

 

[Return Zero]

LONG overdue, like the ability to mark texts as unread. Better late than never.

 

[MayaUser]

Are you sure?

I just tried it on my iPhone 13 Pro in landscape which is running iOS 16 Beta 1 and it worked.

+1 from here...i think only latest iphones

 

[_Spinn_]

Very cool. I have a feeling this will only be for newer iPhones.

 

[Canubis]

So, can we hope for a Landscape mode Homescreen as well?
Just last week I saw Landscape Homescreen on the aging iPhone 7 Max of my sister and was stunned this existed on that model but was apparently removed for any later phone with FaceID.

 

[Treble]

Works for me 13pm

 

[hagjohn]

Probably one of the few things I can be excited about from this cycle.

 

[Ralfi]

LET’S GO!

Thought they needed a whole new module for this to work, but if they can unlock this feature on my iPhone 13 😃😃

Are you sure?

I just tried it on my iPhone 13 Pro in landscape which is running iOS 16 Beta 1 and it worked.

+1 from here...i think only latest iphones

Works for me 13pm

Can you tell if it also improves detection angles when laying flat on a table, when it either Portrait or Landscape?

 

[xxray]

Kinda frustrating to know that this has just been a software limitation this whole time. I mean, I’m glad to get it. Better late than never, but still.

 

[FelixDerKater]

Nice. I would like to see it have a wider angle so you can unlock from a stand of flat on a desk with a swipe up.

 

[Canubis]

This should have been added when iPhone 4 was announced. Glad, it's finally here.

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You may’ve mixed up FaceID and FaceTime.

 

[DanyZaffas]

Hi there, my bad on my iPhone 11 Pro doesn't work..

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

You may’ve mixed up FaceID and FaceTime.

Whoopsie! You are correct. Thanks for the correction.

However, Will Landscape Face ID work while sometime is Facetiming you?

 

[CaptainV]

Indeed works on my 13 Pro in landscape.

 

[pdaholic]

As someone who uses his iPhone in landscape with an external monitor and mouse/keyboard, this is a very welcome addition.

 

[gaximus]

Can you tell if it also improves detection angles when laying flat on a table, when it either Portrait or Landscape?

I don't see a difference in angle. If there is a change it's not noticeable by me.

 

[erikkfi]

Now give us a landscape lock screen for all current devices.

 

[Kylo83]

Now let us remove the home bar what’s the issue Apple some people don’t need it ruining the display

 

[calliex]

The list of apples site says it works all the way down iPhone 8

 

[4jasontv]

Now give us a landscape lock screen for all current devices.

The idea of that just gave me flashbacks trauma of the landscape homescreen.

 

[Guacamole]

even on portrait half the time I have to. enter the password because face id won't work

 

[alexandr]

Was this mentioned?

 

[ApplesAreSweet&Sour]

So, can we hope for a Landscape mode Homescreen as well?
Just last week I saw Landscape Homescreen on the aging iPhone 7 Max of my sister and was stunned this existed on that model but was apparently removed for any later phone with FaceID.

It messes up the symmetry of the Home-screen layout on FaceID iPhones.

So I'd only expect this feature to come back to iPhones when Apple moves to under-display FaceID.

In other words, no, not happening any time soon.