It's time to download iOS 135 This update makes it easier to unlock your iPhone even when wearing a face mask Here are all the details on what you need to download this update, as well as other new features

Yes, the centerpiece feature of iOS 135 is a fix to Face ID unlocking When the new version of iOS detects a mask, it will stop trying to use Face ID and allow you to swipe up to enter the unlock code

This little tweak should make it a little easier to handle every time you go outside When you're working through bags of groceries at the supermarket, keeping your social distance and trying not to fog up your glasses through your mask, every second really does count

Before you update your iPhone (or any device you own, really), there is one very simple housekeeping thing you should do Make sure your device is backed up; you can connect your iPhone to a Mac (using Finder) or PC (using iTunes) and back up your files locally, or you can trust Apple's iCloud backup

Need more help? The iOS 13 Download and Installation Guide has complete backup instructions

The new streamlined unlock process also works with Apple Pay verification, the App Store, Apple Books, iTunes, and third-party apps that support Face ID (such as 1Password)

iOS 135 will also add support for the Exposure Notification API used by contact tracking apps developed by public agencies

Group FaceTime calls will also be a little less hectic, as there will be an option to set the tile size to not change based on who is speaking

Also, emergency services preferences can be set to automatically share health information from Medical ID during emergency calls, although this feature is only available in the US for now