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- Medhi Naitmazi
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Along with the release of iOS 14.5 beta 2 today, Apple is also releasing the second developer beta of watchOS 7.4. This update obviously includes the features seen in the first version including the ability to unlock the iPhone with the Apple Watch while wearing a mask.
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New beta for watchOS 7.4
If you have installed the first or the second beta, you can activate the “Unlock with Apple Watch” function by going to “Settings” on your iPhone, then in “Face ID & Passcode”. Once you enable this option, your Apple Watch will be able to authenticate your iPhone as long as the following conditions are met:
- Face ID detects a mask
- Your Apple Watch is nearby
- Your Apple Watch is on your wrist
- Your Apple Watch is unlocked
- Your Apple Watch has a password enabled
Whenever your iPhone detects a mask, the watch will automatically unlock the phone.
In addition to the Apple Watch unlock feature, watchOS 7.4 adds AirPlay 2 support to Apple Fitness +. This means that workouts can be streamed to a TV or AirPlay compatible box. The only limitation is that live metrics, such as heart rate, do not appear onscreen when streamed through AirPlay.
How to install the watchOS 7.4 beta
Developers can update their Apple Watch to watchOS 7.4 beta 2 by opening the Settings app on the Apple Watch and looking for the software update option. You can also install the update through the Apple Watch companion app on your iPhone. Today’s update is carries the build number 18T5159f.
So far, nothing new has been discovered in watchOS 7.4 beta 2, but we will update the article in the evening.
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