iOS 15.4's 'Use Face ID with a Mask' feature only works on iPhone 12 and newer devices

The recently launched iOS 15.4 update comes with a rather useful feature. It lets you unlock the phone with its Face ID when wearing a mask. According to Apple, it scans the "unique features around the eye area." But it looks like the feature requires more resources, as the company seems to be limiting its availability to newer iPhone and iPad models.

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Twitch brings recurring subscriptions to iOS

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Twitch has given iOS users a way to support their favourite streamers via a Sub Tokens feature. It works similar to the desktop feature with ad-free viewing and sub-only chat. But it's a one-time purchase you can redeem anytime you want. Now, Twitch iOS app users can purchase a recurring subscription, so you don't lose access to the subscriber-only features. Twitch made the change because of user feedback.

"We learned from the community that non-renewing Sub Tokens on iOS can prevent them from consistently enjoying subscriber benefits and supporting their favourite creators," the company said in a blog post.

Sub Tokens are being phased out slowly. Twitch will sell them until December 1, and you can redeem these until January 10, 2022. But after that, any Sub Tokens you have will be refunded by Apple. 

Via: Engadget 

Netflix tests TikTok-inspired Kids Clips on iOS

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Canada is one of the few countries with access to a new feature Netflix is reportedly testing. The new Kids Clip feature targets younger viewers and helps them find something to watch on the service. If that seems familiar to you, this new feature builds on Netflix's Fast Laughs comedy feed launched earlier this year. 

Your kid can just swipe through clips taken from the service's children's programming. But instead of it in portrait mode like on apps like TikTok, the feature is viewed horizontally, and kids can only watch 10 to 20 clips at a time. And Netflix will refresh it daily depending on what shows and movies are on the platform or those coming out soon. The feature is meant to combat decision fatigue, which plagues the service's subscribers. According to Bloomberg, this feature is being tested here, in the US, Australia, Ireland, and Latin American countries.

Via: Engadget

'Genshin Impact' introduces 120 FPS mode on iOS

Role-playing game Genshin Impact is rolling out a major update this week, introducing a new character, more areas, events, and weapons. But for iOS users, the support for a new 120 FPS mode might be more important news. The game now takes advantage of the ProMotion displays on the iPhone 13 Pro and iPad Pro. 

This update marks the first time Genshin Impact will be playable at this high refresh rate. The game is available on Android, PlayStation, and Windows, but users can only find 30 or 60 FPS modes.

Source: 9to5Mac