This is what a Group FaceTime video call in iOS 12 looks like

FaceTime is getting a huge upgrade in iOS 12 with a new feature called Group FaceTime, which enables up to 32 iPhone, iPad and Mac owners to participate in a video conference call simultaneously.

Andrew O'Hara 8 years ago 8

Apple debuts slick new Group FaceTime feature supporting up to 32 participants

FaceTime is receiving its first major update in years — on both iOS devices and Macs — with long overdue support for group video calls and even fun effects.

Andrew O'Hara 8 years ago 23

VoIP-Pal again accuses Apple of patent infringement with FaceTime, iMessage, Wi-Fi Calling in iPhone

Patent holder VoIP-Pal has launched a new set of lawsuits against Apple, once more accusing the iPhone maker of infringing a collection of four voice over IP patents with the iMessage, FaceTime, and Wi-Fi Calling functions.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 11

FaceTime helps save New York woman's life after stroke symptoms spotted during call

A New York City woman claims Apple's FaceTime helped save her life, after symptoms of a stroke were spotted by her sister during a transatlantic conversation, leading her to seek medical assistance for the affliction.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 13

Australian carrier Telstra working on fix for Apple iMessage and Facetime outage [u]

Telstra, one of the largest cellular carriers in Australia, is working on a fix for an apparent services outage impacting customers major metropolitan areas attempting to access Apple's iMessage and Facetime features.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 5

iMac Pro vs. 5K iMac, speakers and FaceTime cameras compared

Apple's long-awaited iMac Pro has just our doorstep, and we've been hard at work benchmarking and testing it ever since. Here, we offer a closer look at the improved speakers, as well as a comparison of the FaceTime camera.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 6

Apple on the hook for $439.7 million to VirnetX over FaceTime should appeals, patent invalidation fail

A series of motions by Apple in court challenging the validity of a ruling in favor of patent aggregator VirnetX have been denied, with Apple facing a $439.7 million dollar penalty — but there are still appeals of judgements to be made, as well as the conclusion of a patent invalidation process which may wipe the slate clean.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 8

Judge gives greenlight to class action suit claiming Apple 'broke' FaceTime

A class action lawsuit charging that Apple deliberately "broke" FaceTime on older iPhones can continue, a U.S. District judge has ruled, tossing out an Apple motion to dismiss.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 19

'iPhone 8' may pair FaceTime camera with 24mm or 28mm adjunct lens for facial ID

With LG Innotek's new Apple-specific facility pegged as the supplier for the front-facing cameras on the "iPhone 8," speculation has turned to what exactly is mounted to facilitate the rumored facial recognition feature said to be in the device.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 14

Amazon launches Chime video conferencing with apps for Apple's Mac & iOS

Amazon on Tuesday introduced Chime, a new video meeting service backed by apps for Mac and iOS, as well as Windows and Android.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 2

Lawsuit claims Apple forced users to iOS 7 by breaking FaceTime

A class-action lawsuit filed in California on Thursday alleges Apple schemed to force iPhone users to upgrade to iOS 7 in a bid to save money on a data services deal with Akamai, a move that rendered older hardware like iPhone 4 and 4S unusable.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 30

Rumor: FaceTime group video calls to debut in iOS 11

Potentially fulfilling a long-standing iPhone and iPad feature request, FaceTime might finally support group video calls with iOS 11, a report claimed on Friday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 16

Lawsuit blames Apple's 'less safe' FaceTime implementation for fatal traffic accident

A family whose daughter's life was tragically cut short by a driver using FaceTime is suing Apple, claiming that the company has made a "less safe" than possible version of the telecommunications utility available, and as such is responsible for the crash.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 125

Apple ordered to pay $302.4M in damages to VirnetX in patent retrial

A federal jury on Friday found Apple's FaceTime product in infringement of patents owned by non-practicing entity VirnetX, a decision that will cost Apple more than $302 million in damages.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 29

VirnetX patents ruled invalid ahead of retrial in ongoing legal battle with Apple

Four patents VirnetX said were infringed by Apple have been deemed invalid by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, something which could potentially be a major setback in an upcoming retrial.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 12

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