FaceTime

Many people have been struggling with the same issue when it comes to Group FaceTime on their iPhone: screen movement. While some do appreciate the current speaker on their call being featured larger than the others, moving screen videos can be jarring when someone new pops up suddenly just because they shifted and it was caught on their mic. Because of this, many people prefer for the members of their group chat on FaceTime to be equally sized throughout the whole call, regardless of who is speaking, and fortunately this can be done. Here's how to stop faces from moving during FaceTime.

When FaceTime keeps failing or doesn’t work as expected, it can be an especially frustrating experience that demands urgent fixing. After all, FaceTime is one of Apple’s most beloved marvels of modern technology, allowing users to make free video or audio calls to friends, loved ones, colleagues or anyone else using an iPhone, iPad or Mac. Here’s how to troubleshoot and fix it when FaceTime is not working.

When FaceTime originated, there was no way to turn off your phone’s screen and keep your call going. One tap of the power button was enough to end an entire conversation. Recent updates have changed this on all models, though, so don’t depend on your Side button to do the work for you anymore. Learn how to hang up on a FaceTime call and how to leave a group FaceTime call to avoid those embarrassing situations where you stay on the line well after the call has ended.

Need to do a group FaceTime call instead of a group text? Texting is great, but sometimes, you need to have a conversation face-to-face. Starting a group FaceTime from a group text message is the easiest way to start a group call. The contacts involved will be notified and can join the ongoing FaceTime chat whenever they're ready. It's quick and easy to do a group FaceTime call from a group text, so let's dive in.

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Sometimes you want to see everyone you’re speaking to on your iPhone group calls. Whether you’re using FaceTime with your friends, your family, or your co-workers, Apple makes group FaceTime calls easy to start and easy to add people to your call. Here are your updated instructions for how to group FaceTime in iOS 13.

Want to know how to use FaceTime to talk to your friends and family? If you're trying to find a more personal way to keep in touch, FaceTime is a great option! FaceTime has features you can use like call waiting, and the option to pick between video calls or audio only. Below, I show the first thing you need to know about FaceTime: how to make a FaceTime audio or video call. The person you call will also have to have FaceTime enabled on their iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

Want to know how to flip the FaceTime screen on an iPhone? FaceTime video calls automatically use the front view camera, which is great for talking face-to-face, but sometimes you want to show the other person a quick house tour or the odd sleeping position your cat picked. Sure, you can flip your iPhone around, but it's hard to tell exactly where your camera is pointing when you use that method. Here's how to flip the FaceTime camera during a call.

Today's Apple event in Brooklyn revealed a number of new and exciting products, which we have listed right here for you. The MacBook Air, Mac Mini, iPad Pro, and associated accessories are all available now at the Apple store. All products can be ordered today and will be available November 7.

The FaceTime app is the free Apple live chat app, and it's a fun way to connect with friends and family when hearing their voice just isn't enough. This video chat app, one of the best, is even better with FaceTime filters. There are lots of filters for FaceTime to choose from, so you'll always find something to fit your mood, including a cartoon filter, a few black and white choices, and much more. We've already shown you how to FaceTime, how to group FaceTime, and how to use Memoji, Animoji, and stickers during your FaceTime call. Now, let's get started learning how to put filters on FaceTime on your iPhone or iPad. 

If you've ever wanted to create your own emoji, then you're going to have a lot of fun playing with Memojis, a feature introduced with iOS 12 and improved with iOS 13. Think of Memoji as an iPhone emojis update that can be used in real-time as live, talking avatars in FaceTime or Messages, similar to Snapchat filters, but better. It's like being able to create your own Animoji, but not just any Animoji, Animojis of yourself or any character you can dream up. You can design as many designer Animojis as you want, some for family, some for friends, and you can customize their features, hairstyles, accessories, and much more. These personalized and animated emoji faces can only be created on the iPhone X and later, since these are the only versions of the iPhone to incorporate the front-facing TruDepth camera. If you don't have or don't plan on buying a new iPhone, you'll still be able to receive Animoji and Memoji messages, although you won't be able to create them. And now, with iOS 13, even older iPhone will be able to create and send Memoji stickers! If you still want some of the fun of custom Memojis, check out this article about a free emoji creator app. Let's go over how Memojis work, so you can make your own avatar.

Apple unveiled iOS 12 today at the WWDC 2018 Keynote, and we can expect exciting improvements and features when the iOS update is released in the fall. From overall upgrades to performance, privacy, and security, to app overhauls for the News and Stocks apps, to fun additional Animoji choices, as well as the brand-new Memoji option, Apple engineers have put together a well-balanced crowd-pleaser of an operating system that we can't wait to upload to our devices! Let's go over which devices are compatible with iOS 12, discuss all the new iOS features, and learn how to sign up for the Apple Beta Software Program to try out iOS 12 before the official release date. 

Want to know how to start a Siri FaceTime call? It’s no secret that you can use Siri to do things like control your music or launch apps. And most people are familiar with using Siri to make a voice call, but you can also use Siri to make a FaceTime call. My mom is a huge fan of this as she continues to learn the best ways to use her iPhone; using Siri to FaceTime me is her personal favorite how-to. Here’s how to use Siri to make FaceTime calls.

Ever since iOS 11, it's been possible to take still photos and Live Photos during FaceTime calls. This somewhat hidden feature is still present with iOS 13; you can now turn on a setting that allows you to take Live Photos while you’re on a FaceTime call. Just like with other Live Photos, this means you’ll have a still image of your FaceTime screen that, when activated, comes to life for a few seconds. Here’s how to take Live Photo during FaceTime calls with iOS 13 on your iPhone.

iPhone users have a lot of questions about Apple's FaceTime, including how to FaceTime (from the FaceTime app or the Phone app), how to group FaceTime, and even how to use call waiting during a FaceTime call. Another thing FaceTime users are very curious about is, does FaceTime use data or call minutes? If FaceTime uses data, how much? In fact, FaceTime does use data and not cellular call minutes. So, if you want to save data on your iPhone, you may want to turn cellular off for FaceTime, which will make FaceTime use Wi-Fi only. If that seems like a lot of information, don't worry; we’ll break it down step-by-step, and also tell you how much data FaceTime uses and how to disable FaceTime's data usage.

iMessage not working errors are a big problem on the iPhone, especially with new iOS updates like iOS 13. In this article, we'll cover all the reasons why iMessages might not be working and how to fix the problem. We’re also going to look at a similar error: FaceTime waiting for activation, which many users are also struggling to resolve. If you’re having problems with FaceTime or iMessages not activating and wondering why they won’t work, this is the post you need. Here’s how to fix the Waiting for Activation, Activation Unsuccessful, or Unable to Connect to the iMessage Server errors on your iPhone.

People are asking, "How do I choose my phone number for FaceTime?" If you have multiple numbers and email addresses associated with FaceTime, you can set which one will appear as your caller ID. Setting your FaceTime caller ID will allow the person receiving your call to always see the same contact and know it’s you. Your caller ID can be your phone number or linked email account, depending on your preference. We'll cover how to change your Facetime caller ID in just a few easy steps. 

For people who spend time a lot time on the phone at work or in traditional audio calls delivered through Voice over IP (VoIP), Facetime, or on any of the dozens of audio and video conferencing services, Plantronics has recently shipped the ultimate accessory: the Voyager Focus UC ($299.95).

Thanks to our iDevices we can be connected at all times, never missing a call, email, message, or notification. But there may be times when you don't want to be connected. That's when the Do Not Disturb feature comes in handy.