One of the most requested iPhone 13 features could actually be coming

We're mere weeks away from the next iPhone release (assuming it drops in the traditional September slot), and the rumour mill has officially reached fever pitch. But there's still time for a few surprises – and this latest rumour claims we could finally be getting one of the most requested features of the last couple of years.

A new report suggests Apple is finally working on a way to make Face ID work while wearing a face mask. As many users have discovered the hard way since 2020, Face ID isn't exactly pandemic-proof. Indeed what use is one of the best camera phones if you can't unlock it while wearing the most essential fashion accessory of the last 18 months?

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Daniel John
Design Editor

Daniel John is Design Editor at Creative Bloq. He reports on the worlds of design, branding and lifestyle tech, and has covered several industry events including Milan Design Week, OFFF Barcelona and Adobe Max in Los Angeles.

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