Video conferencing still isn't ubiquitous, but Apple's done a lot to move the needle by building FaceTime into its Mac and iOS products. FaceTime originated on iOS devices with the introduction of the iPhone 4, but it came to the Mac in pretty short order when OS X Lion was previewed in October, 2010. FaceTime enables Mac and iOS users alike to communicate using voice and/or video. It's not a group chat system - it's a one-to-one communication system designed for personal communication.
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Your FaceTime game is on point with real-time Memoji and more!
Did you know that you can use your Memoji and Animoji stickers in real-time during a FaceTime call? Here's how to add a little fun to your next video chat.
Mastering FaceTime
Blur your background in FaceTime calls with Portrait mode
Don't want others to see your background while on a FaceTime call? You can blur your background with Portrait mode right in a FaceTime call!
Share time
Here's how to share your favorite music and videos on Mac
SharePlay makes it possible to share video and audio content during a FaceTime call. Here's how to do it.
Mastering FaceTime
Here's how to manage your caller ID settings for FaceTime
You can be reached on FaceTime by phone number or any email address you register — and choose any of them for your FaceTime caller ID.
FaceTime Fixes
Experiencing issues with FaceTime? Try these tips!
FaceTime is just like any other piece of software: users are bound to run into some problems. Don't worry, there are steps to take care of any issues.
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Camo now lets you use your iPhone as a Mac webcam in Safari & FaceTime
Camo has long been the go-to app for turning an iPhone into a high-quality webcam, but it didn't work with some important apps and services, including FaceTime. With the new Camo 1.6 update, that's all changing.
Group FaceTime
Group FaceTime calls are a great way to stay in touch
Group FaceTime calls allow you to connect with up to 31 other people at once. You can choose to use video or go audio-only, too.
Mastering macOS
Keep a record of your FaceTime calls by recording them on your devices
Learn how you can record FaceTime calls using tools available on your Mac and iPhone.
FaceTime (Audio) on your Apple Watch!
It's pretty easy to make FaceTime Audio calls on your Apple Watch
While you obviously don't have a camera on your Apple Watch, that doesn't mean you're completely shut out from the FaceTime fun. Here's how you can use FaceTime on Apple Watch.
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Gurman: Apple TV and HomePod could be merged into one device
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According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is working on a device that would merge the Apple TV, HomePod, and FaceTime camera into one.
Shut it down
Here's how you can block unwanted contacts in Messages and FaceTime for Mac
Learn how to keep unwanted contacts from getting in touch with you through Messages and FaceTime for macOS.
It's showtime!
SharePlay apps you need to try right now
SharePlay is a great new feature that's available across multiple devices. Here are the apps to try with it first.
Play shared
ESPN adds SharePlay support for live sports and more
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ESPN has updated its iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV app to add support for SharePlay, allowing people to watch content with other people via FaceTime.
Mastering FaceTime
Stay connected: Here's how to make FaceTime calls on your Apple devices
Make and take video calls from any Apple device, to any Apple device, all with FaceTime!
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Deregister an email or phone number associated with iMessage and FaceTime
There are a number of reasons why you'd want to do this, so here's how to deregister your email or phone number with iMessage and FaceTime.