John GruberSep 23, 2023
I’m surprised the setup process for every new iPhone still asks whether you want to use FaceID with a mask when 99+% of people aren’t wearing face masks any more. There are lots of features that a small percentage of people use, but they don’t get asked in the device setup process.
Show threadRobert Stribley
@gruber I also think it’s wild that if you pass on setting up FaceID, iOS displays a constant, non-dismissable alert that you haven’t finished setting up your iPhone—even months later. Not cool. Arguably, a deceptive pattern.
Sep 23, 2023 at 9:36pmWeb
Show threadGretchen AndersonSep 23, 2023
@stribley @gruber also Siri. It’s infuriating.
Show threadChristopher GrandeSep 23, 2023
@stribley @gruber it is dismissible. Tap into it and then cancel again and the alert will go away. This is the same for other 'Settings' alerts like Apple Pay.
Show threadRobert StribleySep 23, 2023
@chrisgrande @gruber I’ve dismissed it a few times and it comes back. Maybe because I didn’t take the additional step of actually starting to set it up. So, if you’re right, it ONLY goes away IF you start to set it up and cancel.
Show threadRobert StribleySep 23, 2023
@chrisgrande @gruber I did just do as you suggested, which took two clicks in. Let’s see if it stays away. If so, thank you! Tho I still think they should revisit how it currently works.
Show threadChristopher GrandeSep 23, 2023
@stribley @gruber you're welcome. Yea, it's not ideal — and I think it comes back after certain OS updates.
Show threadRobert StribleySep 23, 2023
@chrisgrande @gruber At least, I’ll know to click a level deeper next time then!