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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Apple scores a partial win over FaceTime patent troll VirnetX
Apple and licensing firm VirnetX have been in something of a legal spat for around a decade, all relating to claimed patent infringements by the iPhone maker. Apple was previously ordered to pay $503 million to VirnetX, but that's now been overturned.
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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? You can add filters to make yourself look like a comic book and stickers of pandas and guitars, too!
FaceTime (Audio) on your Apple Watch!
It's pretty easy to make FaceTime Audio calls on your Apple Watch
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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 place FaceTime Audio calls on your Apple Watch.
Group FaceTime
How to make group FaceTime calls on iPhone and iPad
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With group FaceTime, you can get on a FaceTime video or audio call with up to 31 other people at once.
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Should you use FaceTime in portrait or landscape?
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While some people may argue that all video on an iPhone or iPad should be shot in a landscape way so users can get the best use of the space & width of their screen, FaceTiming actually works a wee bit better if you’re in portrait mode.
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How to record a FaceTime call on your iPhone or Mac
Learn how you can record FaceTime calls using tools available on your Mac.
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Where's FaceTime for Android?
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Now that Apple is paying attention to FaceTime again, with group calls and AR camera in iOS 12, could Android and Windows support be a possibility?
Mastering FaceTime
How to make a FaceTime call
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Make and take video calls from any Apple device, to any Apple device, all with FaceTime!
What you need to know
FaceTime bug fix removes the 'Add Person' feature for one-to-one calls
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FaceTime Group Call bug allows remote microphone, potentially remote video access on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Apple is planning a fix ASAP.
Mastering FaceTime
If you're concerned with the group FaceTime bug, here's how to turn it off
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FaceTime is automatically activated as part of the overall setup process you go through the first time you turn on a new iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, or Mac.
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What's new in FaceTime
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FaceTime is no longer just for one-on-one communication.
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iOS 12 and macOS Mojave's initial releases won't include Group FaceTime
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Group FaceTime unfortunately won't be available upon iOS 12 and macOS Mojave's release, but don't worry — it's expected later this year.
Ultimate Guide
FaceTime: The ultimate guide
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FaceTime lets anyone with an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac quickly and easily make video or audio calls to anyone else with an Apple device.
FaceTime Fixes
How to troubleshoot FaceTime on iPhone and iPad
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.
Mastering FaceTime
How to manage settings for FaceTime
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You can be reached on FaceTime by iPhone number or any email address you register — and choose any of them for your Caller ID.