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iOS 14.5 lets users unlock iPhone with face mask on, through Apple Watch

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  Apple has delivered the next big update iOS 14.5 that will help iPhone users unlock the device with Apple Watch when attempting to use Face ID while wearing a face mask in the pandemic times, along with requiring apps to get the users permission before tracking their data. The iOS 14.5 also brings exciting new features to iPhone like more diverse Siri voices, skin tone options to better represent couples in emoji, and much more. Apple said in a statement late on Monday that iOS 14.5 is now available as a free software update. "With Apple Watch on the wrist, unlocked, and in close proximity to iPhone, users can simply glance at their iPhone and they will receive haptic feedback from Apple Watch, indicating their iPhone has been unlocked," the company informed. The new feature works with iPhone X and later and Apple Watch Series 3 and later. With iOS 14.5, Siri no longer has a default voice, allowing users to choose the voice that speaks to them when they first s...