Dr. Mac is enjoying group FaceTime and SharePlay more than he expected.
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How To Use FaceTime With Android and More
FaceTime has always been an iPhone-only app. That’s still true, but as of iOS 15, there is a way to use FaceTime with Android.
FaceTime Group Call Spam Plaguing Apple Customers
FaceTime group call spam has been recently affecting Apple users, and they’re harder to block than individual numbers.
How to Turn Off Group FaceTime Moving Photos
Apple added Group FaceTime calls with iOS 12.4.1, and with iOS 13.5 you can now turn off Group FaceTime moving photos.
Apple Earnings Chat – TMO Daily Observations 2020-05-01
Andrew Orr, Bryan Chaffin, and John Martellaro join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s earnings, and what was said (or not) during the call. With a bonus trolling that Kelly totally fell for.
13 Videoconferencing Apps - A Selection Guide
Working from home may mean selecting a quality, secure, easy-to-use videoconferencing app. Here’s a nifty rundown, with text description and comparison chart, on the major ones from the Freedom of Press Foundation.
Apple Wins Group FaceTime Lawsuit Over Bug
In January Apple released an iOS update that enabled Group FaceTime. There was a security flaw with it that Apple was sued over.
iOS 12.1.4 Has Been Released
Apple just released the iOS 12.1.4 update with important security fixes, like a fix for the Group FaceTime bug.
Democrats Question Tim Cook Over FaceTime Bug
Democratic Reps. Frank Pallone, Jr., and Jan Schakowsky wrote a letter to Tim Cook today asking for details about the FaceTime bug.
iOS 12.1.4 Delayed Until Next Week, Apple Apologizes
Apple issued an apology to MacRumors, saying that a software update to fix the Group FaceTime bug won’t arrive until next week.
We have fixed the Group FaceTime security bug on Apple’s servers and we will issue a software update to re-enable the feature for users next week. We thank the Thompson family for reporting the bug. We sincerely apologize to our customers who were affected and all who were concerned about this security issue. We appreciate everyone’s patience as we complete this process.