The public betas for iOS and iPad OS 14.5 were launched, giving eligible users the first experience of automatically unlocking the iPhone using a face mask. The system, as 9to5Mac demonstrates, just needs to be activated in the settings menu and then will allow you to use an unlocked Apple Watch on your wrist as the key. That way, when you go out and try not to give COVID-19 to anyone, you avoid the irritation of entering the password manually.
Other new features in the update include support for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X controllers for iOS games, as well as AirPlay 2 support for Fitness + classes. You will also get a new Typing for Siri interface that now overlaps the current screen, instead of taking you into the Siri void. Of course, you will also receive a package of quality of life updates, such as a Reminder rating, a tailored Podcast app and more. All of this will eventually reach users whenever Apple considers it appropriate.