On Monday, Apple updated its software system again with the release of iOS 15.4. At present, users can already download it. But one of the newly released features caused a lot of ridicule on social media. People have complained that this function is really a bit too late.
This update for iOS 15.4 includes quite a few useful features. Let's take stock of them one by one.
Half face mask unlock function
First of all, the most affected (spit) note (noisy) is Apple's heavy update this time - the mask face unlock function.
After the outbreak of the epidemic, because the mask could not be removed indoors, people returned to use the six-digit password to manually unlock the mobile phone, which was very troublesome. However, with this function, Apple mobile phone users no longer need to take off the mask, you can directly wear a mask to scan your face to unlock the phone, safe and convenient.
Apple officials said: "When wearing a mask using the FaceID function, the iPhone can recognize the unique features around the eyes for identity verification." ”
When the silicon star people updated iOS 15.4, Apple popped up the window for the first time, reminding the silicon star people to enter facial recognition information again.
The newly updated mask unlock function can be used not only to unlock the phone, but also to pay. According to Apple's official description, although this function is not as accurate as full-face recognition, it is the most ideal way to unlock under the epidemic. At the same time, this technology also enhances the accuracy of unlocking under the premise of wearing glasses. Currently this feature is not available for sunglasses.
In fact, this is not the first time Apple has updated the mask unlock feature. As early as last year, Apple Watch users can already wear masks to unlock. And now, users can finally unlock the phone directly.
For the new function, many netizens complained on the Internet that Apple's function is really a "century" late. It has been more than two years since the outbreak of the epidemic in the United States, and the epidemic in the United States has also experienced one peak after another and finally retreated. Less than a month ago, the United States had also lifted the indoor mask order. Only then did Apple finally release the feature, which should have been released two years ago.
Netizen Juan r. Pollo said:
"Apple introduced the mask face unlock feature after everyone stopped wearing masks."
More netizens called for Apple to make the fingerprint unlock function reappear.
After the silicon star test, the success rate of the unlocking function of this version of iOS 15.4 is not low. In the dozens of tests that wore the N95 to cover half of the face, there was more than a 90% chance of being able to recognize the Silicon Star and unlock the phone.
In actual operation, compared with the last time the watch mask was unlocked, the current iOS15.4 mobile phone unlock is relatively accurate. However, there will also be some unexpected problems.
In the test process of The Verge reporter, under the premise of wearing a mask normally and wearing fixed glasses, the unlocking success rate was quite high. However, when the situation changes slightly, it is difficult to identify a pair of sunglasses or a mobile phone with a hat. What is more "outrageous" is that if you change a pair of glasses that Apple's recognition system does not recognize, it may also lead to recognition failure.
However, to the surprise of the test reporter, after wearing a mask and ski goggles, so that the entire face is "hidden", the recognition function can still open the mobile phone.
For the problem of accuracy, Apple also officially said that under the premise of wearing a mask, the FaceID function is not as accurate as under normal circumstances.
Funny memes are online
In addition to the mask recognition function that has been complained about, Apple has added more other "new materials" in this update, which includes more than 100 new meme updates.
Some of the more interesting ones include a smiley face that melts and covers the face, but the middle finger of the index finger is separated to peek at the end, salute, and lip-biting emojis.
Bookkeeping function
At a time when oil prices soared, takeaways became more and more expensive, and stock prices plummeted, Apple "sympathized with the people" and launched this humble bookkeeping function. However, this feature is limited to Apple Credit Card users.
After updating iOS 15.4, Apple has provided a new feature for Apple Wallet users, allowing users to see the balance of Apple Credit Card (Apple Card), consumption history and other consumption information on the home screen.
Users can customize their settings to calculate their spending and spending habits by week, month or year, and even get a consumption-related chart to view their consumption records.
Over time, users can plan their expenses and see their financial situation at a glance.
The universal control function is officially launched
With the joint blessing of iPadOS 15.4 and MacOS 12.3, Apple officially launched the long-awaited Universal Control universal control function of Fruit Powder.
In simple terms, this feature allows you to control multiple apple products (Apple computers, iPads, mobile phones) with a set of keyboards and mice adjacent to each other.
In addition, with mouse operation, users can also drag and drop a file or picture from one device directly to another device for editing. Ideal for users who usually like to use multiple Apple products to work together at the same time.
This feature is very simple to use. First, you need to log in to more than two products with the same iCloud account. In addition, these products need to be put together for use. In the end, it just needs to be set up a little bit. For example, the setup process of Apple computers is: go to System Preferences - Select The display - Click to open the general control function.
AirTag alerts
The last major update to iOS 15.4 involved was its extremely controversial AirTag product. After the release of AirTag, users feared that it would become a tool for others to track themselves. Now, though, Apple has added an AirTag privacy warning in iOS 15.4, that is, whenever a user binds an AirTag, they will see a warning message that shows that AirTag can only track items, cannot track anyone's behavior, and reminds that once it is used to track people, it will be considered a crime.
However, if you think about it, this kind of hint to the "bad guys" doesn't seem to have much significance, but it's just a feature that Apple has introduced to avoid liability. If in the future, AirTag can remind the tracked user that it is being tracked, it may really solve the doubts in people's minds.
After reading the above updates, whether it is mask face unlock, bookkeeping, universal control or AirTag alarms, is there an urge to update iOS 15.4? Welcome to leave a message to discuss.
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