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iPhone iOS 15.4 beta, which was released, has a new feature that allows Face ID to be used without an Apple Watch and with a mask.

Apple says the feature can “recognize unique features around the eye” for authentication purposes. If you choose to use this feature during setup, you will need to scan your face again for Face ID. From there, Face ID will be able to unlock your iPhone even when you’re wearing a mask. In the Settings app, there’s a new “Use Face ID with  Mask” toggle that can be toggled on or off if you change your mind about the mask, and there’s a new  “Add Glasses” feature to make Face ID more accurate when wearing glasses and a mask at the same time. 

In the Settings app, Apple warns that Face ID is “most accurate” when set for full facial recognition only. For a Face ID with a mask to work, you have to look at your device to unlock it, and it doesn’t work when you’re wearing sunglasses. Face ID with a mask can authenticate Apple Pay payments and can be used instead of IDs and passwords in apps that support Face ID, unlike  Apple Watch’s previous Face ID feature. Face ID with a mask appears to be a feature that requires an iPhone 12 or iPhone 13 model since the capability is currently unavailable for iPhone 11 users.

Face ID with a Mask: How to Set It Up

When you upgrade to iOS 15.4, you’ll see a setup wizard that leads you through setting up Face ID With a Mask. Follow these procedures to manually set up the functionality at a later time. Note that you’ll need iOS 15.4 on your iPhone to use these features, and they won’t appear if you have an iPhone 11 or earlier.

❶On your iPhone, open the Settings app.

➋Scroll down to Face ID & Passcode and press it.

➌Put your passcode in here.

➍Toggle the Use Face ID With a Mask switch on, then follow the onscreen instructions.

Although Apple has provided the possibility to configure Face ID while wearing glasses separately (Settings -> Face ID & Passcode -> Add Glasses), Face ID With a Mask does not allow sunglasses.

 The proportions and overall appearance of the iPhone SE in 2022 will most likely remain the same as the 2020 model, but there is some question about the front – will it still have a forehead and chin or will it adopt a notch?

The missing button isn’t a certainty that the next SE will convert from a fingerprint reader to a Face ID, but such features are normally kept in place for testing cases and screen protectors. All of the other buttons are still there, and they’re in the same places as previously. The dimensions of the phone are also the same – 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm (8.2 mm with the camera bump). This will make it one of the tiniest smartphones available in 2022, and it will most likely be compatible with existing SE cases.

The Apple logo, which has been shifted higher for whatever reason, is the only thing that might create problems (it used to be centred). Apple will be able to squeeze a bigger display on the iPhone SE+ 5G if it adopts a notched design. However, a significant increase in screen size is not predicted until the following generation, with the iPhone SE rumoured to feature a 5.7″ display in 2023/2024. 

The model for 2022 is still unknown. Apple is expected to introduce the SE+ with the new iPad Air in March or April, according to rumours, so expect more big leaks shortly.

In the timetable of Apple’s spring conferences planned for March or April, there must be a new iPhone SE 3 as well as the iPad Air 5 Apple has now filed fresh references with the Eurasian Economic Commission, which makes public Apple’s files for several years prior to the launch of its products. The EEC provides only the most basic information.

Surprisingly, some of the iPad references were already released last May, with no commercialization since. For the moment we will not know more, but the arrival of the spring novelties is materializing! Remember that the new iPhone SE should be a small update of the current model, with only two main innovations: the transition from the A13 chip to the A14 chip in addition to 5G support. 

For the iPad Air 5, we are talking about the transition from the A14 chip to the Apple A15 chip, the introduction of a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle front camera with Center Frame functionality, the arrival of a flash to the back and the transition to 5G for the modem of the cellular versions.

The iPhone SE+ 5G will likely retain its antique look with a 4.7-inch screen and Home Touch ID  button, but it will get the A15 Bionic chip from the iPhone 13 series and 5G connectivity. The iPad Air (2022) will also adopt the A15 Bionic chip, the 12MP ultra-wide front camera with Center Stage support from the latest iPad mini and 5G for the connectivity model. The third-generation iPhone SE and fifth-generation iPad Air are expected to arrive this spring.

Apple is reportedly preparing its first event for 2022, according to Mark Gurman. He believes Apple is planning for a March or April launch event when it would unveil an iPhone SE model with 5G network capabilities. The next iPhone SE will look identical to the existing iPhone SE, which is based on the iPhone 8, and will mostly be an interior improvement, with a new processor and 5G connection.

The iPhone SE 3 CAD renderings, as well as the dimensions, were recently revealed by XLEAKS7 and Tentechreview. According to the images, the iPhone SE 3’s general appearance is fairly similar in size to its predecessor, the iPhone SE 2020. The source believes the dimensions are 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm (with an 8.2 mm camera bump) and the screen is 131.3 x 60.2 mm, implying the new phone’s screen size is about 5.69 inches.

The rear of a smartphone still has only a single camera lens with a flash, and the Apple logo is in the centre of the back, as seen in the image. Instead of a front design with wide bezels and Touch ID, there will be a back design. However, according to insiders, the bangs specifications are still being finalised, but the bangs will most likely be the same as before.

In addition, the gadget will include a power button and SIM card slot on the right side, a volume button and mute switch on the left side, and a Lightning connector and speakers on both sides on the bottom.

 Apple MacBook series has remarkable performance, and the 2020 MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro appear to be very comparable at first appearance. They share the same CPU/GPU, connectors, FaceTime camera, and other features. The 2021 14-inch MacBook Pro, on the other hand, may make your selection more difficult. Let’s take a deeper look at the differences between the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro to help you decide whether to buy.

While the fact that the $999 base M1 MacBook Air has the same CPU/GPU and neural engine as the $1,299 and above M1 MacBook Pro is amazing and somewhat perplexing, there are some major distinctions worth noting before making a choice. There are even more changes now that the new 14-inch M1 Pro/Max MacBook Pro is out.

Hardware comparison: MacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro

With 2020 MacBook Air and Pro machines, you’ll receive the powerful and efficient M1 processor, which has four high-efficiency cores and four high-performance cores for the CPU. However, the base MacBook Air models include a 7-core GPU rather than the 8-core GPU seen in the higher-end Air variants and all MacBook Pro models. Ben Lovejoy, one of my colleagues, offered an explanation of what’s going on.

Aside from the tiny GPU change, the MacBook Pro has active cooling. This is significant because it enables the laptop to retain excellent performance for longer periods of time when subjected to prolonged loads.

The M1 Pro or M1 Max processor is available for the 14-inch MacBook Pro, featuring extra CPU and GPU cores, greater RAM, a full HD 1080p FaceTime camera, and more. In the grand scheme of things, the differences are minimal, but both MacBook Pro versions include high dynamic range stereo speakers and “studio-quality” microphones.

Celebrating the Japanese New Year, Apple announced a two-day deal on January 2-3 that would give consumers in Japan a free Apple Gift Card worth up to 24,000 yen when they buy an eligible Apple device.

The exact gift card values ​​for each qualifying product are as follows: 3,000 for AirPods (2nd generation), AirPods (3rd generation), Beats Flex, Beats Studio Buds, Apple Pencil (2nd generation), AirTag (4-pack) ), and other selected accessories 6,000 for iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini or iPhone SE (plus a limited edition AirTag for the first 20,000 customers who place an order) ¥ 6,000 for Apple Watch Series 3, Apple Watch SE, AirPods Pro, Apple TV 4K, Apple TV HD, Beats Studio3 Wireless, Beats Solo3 Wireless, Powerbeats Pro and Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro ¥ 12,000 for iPad Pro, MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro and Mac mini ¥ 24,000 for iMac 27 inch.

Apple has released the whole terms and conditions of the offer, along with additional information. For unknown reasons, iPhone purchases purchased through the Apple Store app will not be eligible for a Limited Edition AirTag, so be sure to order through Apple’s website. Customers may also celebrate the Japanese New Year by making handcrafted greeting cards through the Apple service.

The winners of the third edition of the Apple Music Awards, which honours the finest musicians of 2021 and their impact on worldwide culture, were revealed today by Apple.

This year, the Apple Music Awards will present a new category of  Regional Artist of the Year, honoring artists from five countries and regions: Africa, France, Germany, Japan and Russia. The Regional Artist of the Year Awards recognize artists who have had the greatest cultural impact and are in the rankings of their respective countries and regions.

“The past 12 months have been a remarkable year for music and we are thrilled to honour the artists who shape culture and connect with fans around the world on Apple Music,” said Oliver Schuster,  vice president of Apple Music. and Beats. “This year we are also recognizing more regional artists, showing the world the impact of extraordinarily talented musicians who are causing a sensation on a global scale. The celebration of the Apple Music Awards kicks off on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, with interviews, from original content, and more globally on Apple Music and the Apple TV app Music lovers who are not already Apple Music members can sign up for a  free three-month trial at apple.com/applemusic.

Apple also launched regional awards for Africa, France, Germany, Japan, and Russia this year. According to Apple, these new awards are intended to “recognise musicians that have had the greatest cultural and chart influence in their particular nations and regions.”

Global Artist of the Year: The Weeknd

The Weeknd took over popular music and society on his own terms, filtering R&B and pop through an ambitious widescreen lens. “After Hours,” the worldwide superstar’s 2020 album, swiftly topped one million pre-orders on Apple Music, becoming the most pre-ordered album by a male artist on the site. In its first week, “After Hours” also set the record for the most-streamed R&B/Soul album in 73 countries. On Apple Music’s Daily Top 100, the blockbuster single “Blinding Lights” reached No. 1.

🍏In short, Apple customers are hopeful about next-generation ‘M’ CPUs and 5G 2023 chips to give a better sports content experience, according to research issued by Apple.

According to Nikkei Asia, “Apple plans to adopt the 4-nanometer chip manufacturing technology. TSMC will mass-produce its first internal 5G modem chip, four people familiar with the matter said, adding that the iPhone maker is developing its own radio frequency and millimetre wave components to complement the modem. Apple is also working on its own modem-specific power management chip, two knowledgeable people said.