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		TetOn on April 26, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: iOS 14.5 delivers Unlock iPhone with Apple Watch, ... Apple Watch is not required; it is a convenience option that can be used to unlock the phone if you are masked.

lwansbrough on April 27, 2021 [–]

What I said was "requiring an Apple Watch to unlock the phone with your mask on", so I'm not sure what you're correcting.

WorldMaker on April 27, 2021 | [–]

You can always unlock a phone with your mask on with a passcode. The Apple Watch method is an added convenience, not a "requirement".

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