I Used an iPhone Without Face ID for a Week—Here's What I Missed
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Summary
Face ID has changed how people interact with their iPhones since its release, with features such as unlocking phones and downloading apps from the Apple Store feeling effortless to do so.
However, this writer found the experience different when using a phone without Face ID and instead relying on Touch ID.
They found that the process felt slower and required more effort, as with downloading apps from the Apple Store, where Face ID allows the user simply to glance at the screen.
They also found that with Touch ID, checking notifications meant having to unlock the phone manually each time, rather than the phone automatically detecting the user’s face.
In addition, certain face-tracking features such as Portrait mode and Animjoi/Memoji were also limited.
However, the lack of a Face ID-compatible phone did mean less time spent mindlessly checking the phone, which this writer found boosted productivity.
