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Apple Watch will do the unlocking soon iPhone less of a hassle while wearing a mask. It will also bring AirPlay 2 compatibility to the new Apple Fitness Plus training service. Apple has not revealed the official release date for its next round of software updates, but the public beta of WatchOS 7.4 gives us a look at all the new features we can expect to get on the Apple Watch in the next few weeks.
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With the latest WatchOS 7.4 update (and iOS 14.5 on iPhone), you will be able to opt for an iPhone feature that allows you use Apple Watch to authenticate Face ID when your face is covered.
To enable this feature, both the Apple Watch and the iPhone must be running the latest version of the software and must be password protected.
Switch the feature to iPhone below Make ID and password option in the settings and make sure the Apple Watch is unlocked on your wrist as well. You may be asked to enter your password on the first try, but after that you should be able to swipe up to unlock your iPhone with Face ID.
The watch will give you alert and haptic feedback to let you know that your iPhone has been unlocked.
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Distribute Fitness Plus on Airplay 2 devices
Fitness Plus gives you two types of workout recommendations: Either more than you like, or something new to balance your routine.
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If you have an Apple Watch and try it Apple’s new Fitness Plus service, you will now have more ways to train. You can now launch the Apple Watch training service on any device or TV with AirPlay 2. At launch, the service was only available for viewing on an iPhone, iPad, or a newer version of Apple TV.
Next, you’ll need to select a workout in the Fitness Plus app on your iPhone or iPad. Then, either tap the pour icon in the lower right corner of the screen, or select screen mirroring in the quick settings section to send to a device.
The Apple Watch will receive many of the same features found in iOS 14.5, including 217 new emoji and the option to change your default music. Apple has also released updates for iPadOS and TVOS.