On an iPhone 17 or later running iOS 27, you can share both cameras in a one-on-one FaceTime call, so the other person sees your face in a small window over whatever your rear camera is pointed at. During the call, tap your own tile, then tap the Flip to Back Camera button, and both…
FaceTime
FaceTime is Apple’s technology that lets you video conference from your iPhone, Mac, or iPad with other people using Apple devices. It’s related to iMessage in its function, and requires an iCloud account.
Apple's own pages disagree on whether iOS 27 blocks violence in FaceTime calls
Communication Safety in iOS 27 now blurs gore and violence for children, not just nudity, but Apple’s own pages disagree on whether that protection reaches live FaceTime calls. Apple’s September 14 announcement says it does, while its Communication Safety support document, published the same day, says gore and violence detection works “only in FaceTime video…
iPhone Duo Front Cameras Compared: 12MP Outer Center Stage vs the Under-Display Inner Camera
iPhone Duo has two front cameras, and they are not equal. The outer display carries a 12MP Center Stage camera at f/2.2 with Retina Flash that records 4K Dolby Vision video, while the inner display uses an under-display FaceTime camera at f/1.8 that tops out at 1080p, according to Apple’s tech specs. iPhone Duo's 5.4-inch…
How to Use Duo FaceTime on iPhone Duo: Letting Nearby Friends Join From the Outer Display
Duo FaceTime is an iPhone Duo feature that lets nearby friends join a FaceTime call from the phone’s 5.4-inch outer display while you stay on the 7.6-inch inner display, so two groups on opposite sides of one phone can be on the same call. Apple lists it as one of four features exclusive to iPhone…
iPhone Duo's Under-Display FaceTime Camera: What Apple Says It Can and Cannot Do
iPhone Duo hides a FaceTime camera under its 7.6-inch inner display. Apple’s tech specs give it an f/1.8 aperture and 1080p video at 30 to 60 fps, and that is close to everything Apple has published about it. It is the first iPhone with a camera behind the screen, and Apple has been careful about…
Smart Take, Duo Preview, Kid Cue and Duo FaceTime: The Four Camera Tricks Only iPhone Duo Can Do
iPhone Duo has four camera features that no other iPhone offers: Smart Take, Duo Preview, Kid Cue and Duo FaceTime. All four depend on the same thing, a second display that faces the person in front of the camera while you frame the shot on the big inner screen. Apple’s product page lists the four…
Apple Makes FaceTime Calls Accessible for Individuals with Disabilities
Apple’s tvOS 18 brings Live Captions to FaceTime on Apple TV 4K, making video calls more accessible for users with hearing impairments
How To Check Facetime Voicemail on iPhone
Apple introduced FaceTime Voicemail for iPhone at WWDC, 2023. Here are the steps to record videos (Voicemail) on FaceTime on your iPhone.
How to Turn FaceTime On/Off on iPad: A Comprehensive Guide
In this guide, we’ll help you learn the steps to turn off FaceTime on iPad and also suggest alternatives methods that can help regulate usage
How to Turn FaceTime On / Off on Your iPhone: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to turn off FaceTime on your iPhone and how to reactivate it. Turn off FaceTime for one contact and set a usage limit to FaceTime.
How to Block Unwanted Text Messages on Your Mac (and iPhone/iPad)
The amount of spammers is getting out of hand and to avoid them, here’s how to block unwanted text messages and FaceTime calls on Mac.
How to Turn Off FaceTime on Mac
It is not immediately obvious how you can turn off FaceTime on your Mac, but there are actually a couple of ways to do it.
How to Prevent Network Provider Charges for FaceTime and iMessage Activation
Tom Victor offers tips to avoid unnecessary network provider charges for FaceTime and iMessage activation on your iPhone.
Fix: iMessage and FaceTime Number Has Expired
Resolve the iMessage and FaceTime number expired issue with our step-by-step guide for reactivating your number.
What to Do if You Join a FaceTime Call From Your Own Number
If you’re receiving FaceTime calls that are from your own number, there’s a couple of things that you will need to do.
5 Common Fixes for a MacBook Pro Camera Not Working
If you’ve experienced the MacBook Pro camera not working issue, these troubleshooting tips could make it work again.
How to Fix FaceTime Video Not Working on iPhone
If you’re having issues with FaceTime video not working on your iPhone, users should know there’s a couple of solutions they can try.
FaceTime Eye Contact Feature Creeps Out Some Users
FaceTime Eye Contact digitally alters user images making it appear that the person they are talking to is actually looking at them.
These 5 Tips Will Help You Maximize Your FaceTime Call
If you want to make the most of the built-in video calling app on your iPhone, these FaceTime tips are a great start.
Mark Gurman Predicts Apple Still Working on HomePod/Apple TV Combination, Will Include FaceTime Camera
Mark Gurman states in his latest Power Up newsletter that he believes a revamped HomePod with Apple TV and a FaceTime camera is coming.
Patents Filed by Apple Reveal FaceTime May Receive Spatial Audio
New patents filed by Apple show that the company may be making a move toward spatial audio for FaceTime. The patents were filed last Thursday.
FaceTime: Better than Ever
Dr. Mac is enjoying group FaceTime and SharePlay more than he expected.
Cooking Over FaceTime? New Recipe App 'Pestle' Can Help
Sarah Perez writes about a new app called Pestle that helps with cooking over FaceTime. It makes use of SharePlay released with iOS 15.1.
The result is a well-built recipe app that provides a better experience for the end user, and one which tries to respect the creator content it organizes by offering source links, tools to discover more recipes from the same creator as they’re published, and a feature that encourages repeat visits to recipe sites. But some of Pestle’s other features make it almost too easy to bypass creators’ websites, which could cause concerns.
Zillow Adds Support for FaceTime SharePlay to Browse Houses
Zillow announced that its app will support SharePlay, a FaceTime feature that lets iOS 15 users share what’s on their screen with others.