| Price | Free |
| Version | |
| Category | Social |
| Developer | Apple Inc. |
| Source | iOS |
| Rating | (4.3) |
A step-by-step guide to setting up FaceTime for the first time.
Alternatively, if you are on a phone call and want to change it to a facetime call, then simply tap the facetime icon and the call will change to FaceTime once the other person has accepted.
Although FaceTime is known as an app, it cannot be downloaded onto any devices that are not Apple-made. You can use FaceTime over WiFi on any supported iOS or IPad devices
The good news is that with IOS 15, we can finally use FaceTime on android phones. On your iPhone, you simply need to open your FaceTime app, tap ‘create a link and send that link over to your android buddy.
Once your buddy has received the link all they need to do is tap the link, enter your name when requested, and join! You’re in. Happy FaceTiming.
There is no android facetime app, you do need a link, however, the link will work on all android devices, as well as PCs and Windows computers.
FaceTime is available in nearly every single country around the world. Sadly, except for devices bought in the United Arab Emirates.
Group FaceTime and FaceTime Audio aren’t available in China with mobile data, only wifi.
To use FaceTime in Saudi Arabia, the device must be running at least iOS 11.3, or 12.4 or later in Pakistan.
Read on for some unique features you may not have known about.
When on a FaceTime call, if you tap on the time, in the top left-hand corner, which will appear green, the features screen will show up. On the far right is the share screen button, if you press that your screen will be shared with your caller. This allows you to see the other person’s phone screen, you could even watch a movie together. This feature is only currently available for iOS15.
If you’re on a call, but need to go google something or quickly stalk someone on social media, then you can! FaceTime keeps running in the background. Your call won’t be ended. It might pause your face on the screen for your caller, but the more updated versions of iOS don’t even do this anymore. It simply creates a smaller screen for your caller so that you can keep chatting with them.
This feature prioritizes your voice in the call, blocking out any overarching noise.
This feature makes it sound like your caller is in the room with you. The sounds will come from different directions, creating a more natural conversation. Although, this feature is only supported on devices like iPhone XR and later.
Making it easier to chat with multiple people at once, allowing up to 32 people on the call. You need iOS 12.4 or later,
Since Apple introduced us to video calling, many apps have created their own versions. Below are a few examples you might want to consider as an alternative.
The Group Facetime Bug: In 2019, FaceTime had a scandal whereby it allowed users to eavesdrop on FaceTime calls without other users knowing they were in the call because they weren’t required to accept their invite to the call. Shortly after the bug was named FacePalm.
Apple disabled the Group FaceTime feature until the issue was fixed.
If you’re an iPhone user looking for a way to connect with your friends and family, then FaceTime is the perfect app for you.
It’s easy to use and can have you face-to-face with your loved ones at the click of a button. What’s not to love?
Unfortunately, if you’re not an Apple customer then FaceTime isn’t of much use to you.
With technology advances, Android users can finally enjoy a call with a link, but sadly Apple does not want to allow the app to be downloaded on other devices, and it doesn’t look like they’re going to change their mind any time soon.
