[MBCook]

I think that's a misinterpretation. Here is the full quote:

> You’ll also get a passcode request if you haven’t unlocked the phone using a passcode or at all in 6.5 days and if Face ID hasn’t unlocked it in 4 hours.

You already need a password if you haven't used TouchID in 48 hours.

This rule seems to exist to make sure you have to enter your password after about a week if by then you go over 4 hours without using FaceID.

You don't need to use a password any time you go more than 4 hours. I agree that would be insane and would be much stricter than what they apply to TouchID (which they say is less secure).

EDIT: I notice the GP's comment seems to have been edited since the time you posted yours.

[kibwen]

I copied the text directly from the article, unedited; it really is just worded poorly (I did the same double-take).

[MBCook]

I remember thinking that when I read the article (I totally agree), but I thought you had summarized it earlier instead of a literal copy.

Sorry.