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Coronavirus breaks my iPhone: FaceID doesn't work when you wear a mask

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Privileged person problem: When I go to the supermarket, I keep the shopping list on my iPhone. When I’m wearing a mask, Face ID doesn’t recognize me. I have to open my iPhone by entering the passcode a dozen times or more. I heard about a feature called “Setup Alternate Appearance” for situations where you have an “appearance that can look vastly different.” I tried it with my mask on this morning.

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What will you do the day social distancing ends?

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

I think we’ll be cautious and not rush out to any restaurants or crowded social gatherings. But I think I’ll absolutely take the dog to the park, Lake Murray, where we used to walk every day. Stop and talk to people. Let Minnie sniff out some other dogs. That sounds lovely. With Julie of course if she wants to come. 🌕

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