Introducing the Alternate Appearance: Your Key to Face ID Sharing

Tech Hounder Team

Apple, in its infinite wisdom, realised that Face ID shouldn’t be a solo act. So, they snuck in a nifty feature called “Alternate Appearance.” This lets you add a second face to your Face ID profile, basically creating a twi-king (or queen) situation for your iPhone.

Ready to add your partner-in-crime? Here’s the drill:

  1. Head over to Settings > Face ID & Passcode. You’ll need your passcode to enter this VIP area.
  1. Tap “Set Up an Alternate Appearance.” This is where the magic begins.
  1. Hand your iPhone to your face-sharing buddy. Make sure they’re looking at the screen and follow the on-screen prompts. They’ll need to slowly move their head around, showing off their magnificent visage from various angles.
  2. Voila! Your iPhone now recognizes both of you like old friends.

But wait, there’s more!

  • Sunglasses? No problem! You can add different appearances with and without glasses, so your iPhone knows you even when you’re channeling your inner Hollywood star.
  • Mask on, Face ID strong. If you’re rocking a mask (because, you know, global pandemic and all), you can enable “Face ID with a Mask.” Just be aware that it might be less secure than regular Face ID.

Remember:

  • Alternate Appearance is meant for one person, not a whole squad. So, choose your face-sharing partner wisely.
  • Both of you need to be at least 12 years old to use Face ID.
  • Don’t let anyone trick your iPhone with a photo or video of your face. That’s just bad manners, and frankly, not very high tech.

So, there you have it, folks! Adding another face to your Face ID is a breeze, opening up a world of shared unlocking, app-accessing, and of course, bragging rights. Go forth and conquer, Face ID fanatics! Use your Face ID wisely, and maybe share a fry or two with your new unlocking partner.

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