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How to Use FaceTime Gestures

By Rachel Needell

How to Use FaceTime Hand Reactions (iOS 17)

One of the cool new features that comes with iOS 17 is the ability to use your hands to create on-screen reactions that will transform your video call experience. The cool thing about this is, as long as you have installed iOS 17 on your device, this feature will work on any video call service, like Snapchat Video, Facebook Messenger Video, and a FaceTime call with an Android user. Here's how to trigger it!

Find Out If Your Data's Been Compromised

(Sponsored Post) By Amy Spitzfaden Both on Wed, 10/15/2025

Here's a hard truth: your personal data is being taken advantage of daily. But who are these people buying and selling your information? This is where our friends at Incogni come in.