FaceTime

Spatial Personas adds 3D calling to FaceTime on Apple Vision Pro

FaceTime is set to become more immersive for Apple Vision Pro users, with Apple testing out Spatial Personas that make callers float in front of you.

Malcolm Owen | 2 weeks ago

How to turn off FaceTime video reactions in iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma

Video reactions in iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma aren't always a good thing to have enabled for all conversations. Here's how to turn them off.

Malcolm Owen | 1 month ago

US Supreme court declines to hear $503M Apple-VirnetX patent case

The U.S. Supreme Court has decided it doesn't want to look into the patent battle between VirnetX and Apple, effectively ending VirnetX's chances of reviving a $503 million verdict.

Malcolm Owen | 1 month ago

How to use Reactions in video calls in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17

Just as macOS Sonoma has introduced gesture-based reactions in video calls, the same feature has come to iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 to add augmented reality graphics to your video calls. Here's how to use the feature on your iPhone or iPad.

Bon Adamson | 3 months ago

How to use FaceTime on Apple TV with Continuity Camera on iPhone

A new feature of tvOS 17 and iOS 17 brings FaceTime video to Apple TV 4K. Here's how to get it set up, and how it works.

Wesley Hilliard | 4 months ago

How to use Presenter Overlay in macOS Sonoma

You can turn yourself into a weather presenter in your video calls, or keep eye contact with your audience as you show them slides while using Presenter Overlay in macOS Sonoma. Here's how it works — and, at present, when it doesn't work

William Gallagher | 5 months ago

How to leave FaceTime video messages in iOS 17

Once Apple users upgrade to iOS 17, they can leave video voicemails on FaceTime in situations where the recipient doesn't answer the incoming call. Here's how to leave a FaceTime voicemail.

Andrew Orr | 6 months ago

How to use Reactions in video calls on macOS Sonoma

From recognizing that you've raised your hand to speak, to showing you being rained on for some reason, macOS Sonoma is transforming the familiar video call. Here's how to use it.

William Gallagher | 6 months ago

Apple threatens to kill iMessage & FaceTime in UK if controversial law passes

Apple is refusing to compromise iPhone and Mac security, and will cut off FaceTime and iMessage in the UK should the new Online Safety Bill challenging end-to-end encryption be passed as it stands.

Mike Wuerthele | 8 months ago

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Wesley Hilliard | 1 year ago

How Apple services are best for staying connected when apart

The holidays are upon us, and you may have loved ones that you can't visit this year. The last two years have improved how we all stay in touch when separated — and here's how Apple technologies and integrations make it easier.

Nathaniel Pangaro | 1 year ago

Apple's 10th-gen iPad rumored to shift FaceTime HD camera to the side

A sketchy rumor claims the 10th-generation iPad could gain two big changes, with Touch ID migrating to a side button while the FaceTime HD camera could move to another side of the display.

Malcolm Owen | 1 year ago

HBO Max app update brings SharePlay to iPhone, iPad

The HBO Max app has gained SharePlay support, allowing users to sync shows with friends and family during FaceTime calls.

Amber Neely | 1 year ago

How to blur your background in FaceTime calls

If you want to make a video call on FaceTime but don't want to show an untidy room, here's how you can set your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to blur the background.

Malcolm Owen | 1 year ago

Best encrypted messaging apps for use across Mac, iOS, Android, and Windows

There are many alternatives to iMessage, and most are completely cross-platform. If you want to communicate securely with your Windows and Android-using friends, here are your best choices — and what the limitations of each choice are.

AppleInsider Staff | 1 year ago

iOS 16 extends SharePlay features to Messages

The feature that allows you and your friends share a movie or music experience in sync in FaceTime, will come to Messages in iOS 16.

Darryl Boxberger | 1 year ago

Former lead Apple engineer Justin Santamaria talks iMessage, FaceTime & more on the AppleInsider podcast

On this special episode of the AppleInsider podcast, we interview former Apple lead engineer, Justin Santamaria, who worked at Apple for almost a decade and was responsible for the launch and development of iMessage and FaceTime.

Stephen Robles | 2 years ago

Apple VR could offer Memoji FaceTime, SharePlay experiences

The Apple VR and AR headset could take advantage of Memojis to provide a great FaceTime experience, a report offers, with SharePlay providing a communal experience in a digital world.

Malcolm Owen | 2 years ago

You can now browse Zillow real estate listings with FaceTime & SharePlay

Popular real estate database Zillow has just added support for SharePlay, allowing prospective homebuyers to co-browse listings together.

Amber Neely | 2 years ago

Disney+ adds support for SharePlay on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV

Disney announced that it has updated the Disney+ app across iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS to add SharePlay support, allowing Apple users to watch content together via FaceTime.