Skip the Touch ID Scan: Unlock iPhone Duo With Apple Watch
Apple Watch users can unlock the new iPhone Duo using their wearable device, bypassing the need for the side-button Touch ID sensor. This feature provides a more seamless authentication experience for users.
Why it matters
It offers a practical workaround for users who find the new hardware authentication method less convenient than previous Face ID implementations.
iPhone Duo uses a Touch ID sensor built into the side button for authentication. Some may feel this is a step backwards after almost a decade of Face ID on iPhones, but if you wear an Apple Watch, you can use it to unlock your iPhone Duo instead. This way, you don't need to touch the side button at all. It's the closest thing we have to a seamless Face ID experience on iPhone Duo ( at least for now ).
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