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Character.AI unveils TalkingMachines for real-time, "FaceTime-style" video generation

Paul Hill — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 11:22:02 +0000

Character.AI has shared an update about some of its research into generative video. The company has demonstrated AI-powered videos that can chat in real-time. Read more...

FaceTime's arrival on tvOS 17 reignites rumors of Apple TV with a built-in camera

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 04:56:01 +0000

Rumors that future Apple TV boxes could feature a camera have returned, all thanks to Apple's inclusion of FaceTime in tvOS 17. If that's true, you won't need an iPhone for video calls. Read more...

Apple releases iOS 17 with redesigned communication apps, AirDrop improvements, more

Taras Buria — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 17:03:33 +0000

iOS 17 is now available for download. Announced at WWDC earlier this year, Apple's latest mobile OS brings redesigned communication experiences, new apps, AirDrop improvements, and many more. Read more...

Apple threatens to pull iMessage and FaceTime from UK

Paul Hill — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 15:30:01 +0000

Apple could pull iMessage and FaceTime from the UK if the government passes new measures. Under changes to law, Apple would be forced to disable security features without telling users. Read more...

Ofcom announces probe into cloud offerings from Amazon, Microsoft, and Google

Paul Hill — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 13:42:01 +0000

Ofcom has launched a study into large cloud service providers, communications apps such as WhatsApp, and connected devices like smart TVs and smart speakers. It wants to identify competition concerns. Read more...

Teams integration in Windows 11 continues to be Microsoft's abandoned child

Usama Jawad — Sun, 11 Sep 2022 19:00:02 +0000

Microsoft integrated Teams at an OS-level with the launch of Windows 11. However, in the past year or so, we've barely seen any improvements in the communication app or evidence of market traction. Read more...

Apple's AR/VR headset may run realityOS, giving FaceTime exciting new features

Rahul Naskar — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 13:52:01 +0000

Rumors of Apple working on its first-ever AR/VR headset have been doing the rounds for a while now. Add to that, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has some more exciting details about the mixed-reality headset. Read more...

Apple's macOS Monterey is now available as a free download

Paul Hill — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:52:01 +0000

Apple has released macOS Monterey as a free upgrade. It introduces FaceTime enhancements, Tab Groups for Safari and a feature called Live Text that lets you copy and translate text in images. Read more...

SharePlay will not be available in the initial release of iOS 15

Usama Jawad — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 06:42:01 +0000

Apple has announced that it is disabling SharePlay in developer beta 6 for iOS 15, iPadOS 15, tvOS 15, and macOS Monterey. The feature won't be available in their respective initial releases either. Read more...

Apple is bringing FaceTime to Windows 10 and Android users via the web

Mehrotra A — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 18:05:34 +0000

At WWDC 2021, Apple has announced that it will be opening FaceTime to Android and Windows 10 users. The update will allow users to share links to join FaceTime calls from Windows or Android devices. Read more...

iOS 13.4.1 and iPadOS 13.4.1 are out with a fix for FaceTime

Rich Woods — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 17:46:01 +0000

Today, Apple released its latest bug fix update for iOS 13, bringing it to version 13.4.1. It includes a fix for an issue that prevented users from joining FaceTime calls with users on older versions. Read more...

Apple removes ability to add users to FaceTime calls

Rich Woods — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 20:26:01 +0000

Apple recently fixed an issue with Group FaceTime that allowed users to hear a recipient's audio before they even picked up the phone, but it seems that the fix has somewhat hobbled the service. Read more...

Apple will help put teen through college for reporting FaceTime bug

Paul Hill — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 09:20:01 +0000

Apple has announced that it will compensate the family of the boy who found the FaceTime bug that was recently found and fixed. It also said it will help pay for the child's education. Read more...

Apple releases iOS 12.1.4, fixing Group FaceTime security flaw

Rich Woods — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 18:28:01 +0000

Apple is finally releasing iOS 12.1.4 today, which includes a fix for the FaceTime bug that allowed users to hear audio from people that they called, even if they hadn't answered the call yet. Read more...

Apple apologizes for FaceTime bug, fix coming next week

Usama Jawad — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 15:00:01 +0000

Apple has issued an apology for the FaceTime bug which allowed you to eavesdrop on others during group calls. An update to squash the bug will be rolled out to the public next week. Read more...

New York officials launch probe on Apple's FaceTime privacy issue

Jay Bonggolto — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 06:18:01 +0000

Apple has now caught the attention of public officials in New York following the discovery of a bug that allowed FaceTime users to hear the person they're calling even before the call was picked up. Read more...

FaceTime bug let you hear the person you're calling before they pick up

Rich Woods — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 05:00:01 +0000

A bug discovered in FaceTime allowed users to actually hear the person they were calling before they picked up the phone. Apple has since taken Group FaceTime calling offline for now. Read more...

Apple removes group FaceTime calling in new iOS 12 beta

Rich Woods — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 17:22:01 +0000

Today, Apple released the seventh developers betas of iOS 12, macOS 10.14 Mojave, watchOS 5, and tvOS 12. In the new iOS beta, the company has removed the new group FaceTime calling feature. Read more...

Family sues Apple for car crash "caused" by FaceTime

Justin Luna — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 15:50:02 +0000

Apple is being sued after the death of a couple's daughter, caused by a car crash involving a man using FaceTime. They contend that Apple should have implemented its safety feature patent for the app. Read more...

Apple to pay $625 million in patent infringement ruling over FaceTime and iMessage

Derrek Leigh — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 18:52:01 +0000

Apple must pay over half a billion dollars in damages in a ruling made on Wednesday by a US court. VirnetX, the company who owns the patents, has previously won cases with other big name companies. Read more...

iOS 8.0 to include free FaceTime audio conference calling

Brockman Davis — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 23:36:06 +0000

Alongside other announcements, FaceTime will support free audio conference calling in the latest iteration of iOS which was unveiled at this year's World Wide Developers Conference. Read more...

Apple responds to camera criticism with new TV ad

Steven Parker — Tue, 06 Aug 2013 08:28:22 +0000

Not to be outdone by Nokia, who released an ad yesterday criticizing the iPhone 5 camera, Apple is back with a new ad that claims "people connect face to face on the iPhone more than any other phone." Read more...

Apple loses FaceTime Patent Lawsuit, fined £230m

Stephen Robinson — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 13:55:30 +0000

Apple has been fined £230 million ($368m) after losing a patent battle against VirnetX over its FaceTime applications. VirnetX accused Apple of infringing four of its patents. Read more...

AT&T limiting cellular iOS FaceTime to Mobile Share

John Callaham — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 00:33:18 +0000

AT&T has confirmed that the wireless provider will limit access to the FaceTime video chat on the iPhone and iPad to customers who sign up for its Mobile Share plans. Read more...

AT&T CEO: Too early to talk FaceTime 3G pricing

Steven Parker — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 10:50:05 +0000

We've known for some time that FaceTime over 3G will soon become a reality after it was discovered in iOS 5.1, the rumors were also accompanied by an intent by carriers to charge for those calls too Read more...

FaceTime may be coming to 3G soon, according to awry error message

Owen Williams — Tue, 22 May 2012 07:43:20 +0000

Ever since FaceTime was announced, users have questioned why they can't use it over 3G. With WWDC on the horizon, it seems that it may be about to become a reality. Read more...

Details of Apple 'iTV' revealed by source who says he's seen it

Andy Weir — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:50:42 +0000

Apple's much-anticipated new HDTV is still just the stuff of hearsay, but a reliable and 'well-placed source' claims he can confirm details of the 'iTV', after apparently having seen it in action. Read more...

Lumia 900 video chat demo contains FaceTime graphics

Michael Stanclift — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:49:25 +0000

The demo of Nokia's Tango video chat application rolled into their release of Windows Phone 7 contains the camera graphics used to flip from the front to back camera in Apple's iOS. Read more...

iPhone 4 reportedly capturing images at random using front camera

Matthew Jones — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:52:40 +0000

In an issue that will have privacy advocates up in arms, iPhone 4 owners are claiming their devices are, in effect, spying on them using the phone's front-facing camera. In a thread on Apple's support forums,... Read more...

FaceTime issues on iPad 2

Christopher White — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:31:38 +0000

When reading the myriad of reviews on Apple’s new tablet you would think that the device was perfect without a single flaw. While many people have no issues with their iPad 2, based on messages... Read more...

Apple announces iOS 4.3

Andrew Lyle — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 19:07:16 +0000

After the exciting announcement of the iPad 2, Apple had more announcements in store. The next major release of the operating system is iOS 4.3. The new update will include a faster JavaScript engine, for faster... Read more...

Apple announces iPad 2; Front/rear camera, available March 11

Andrew Lyle — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 18:21:16 +0000

On Wednesday, Apple's CEO Steve Jobs took the stage to announce the next version of the iPad, the iPad 2. Apple unveiled the original iPad back in January 2010, where many consumers and analysts believed the... Read more...

Apple now selling FaceTime on the App store for 99cents

Brad Sams — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:30:48 +0000

Apple has been developing FaceTime over the past several months and has included it on such devices like the iPhone. But it looks like the free ride for FaceTime is about to end as Apple... Read more...

Microsoft FaceTime competitor was supposed to be launched with WP7

Brad Sams — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 16:24:34 +0000

It was not long ago that Neowin broke the news about Microsoft's FaceTime competitor, but since we broke the news, a bit more information has come across our inbox and shines a bit more light... Read more...

Microsoft is working on a FaceTime competitor for Windows Phone [Update]

Brad Sams — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 15:13:46 +0000

Microsoft had a solid CES appearance with the announcement of many new key products. But sometimes it’s not what’s said at the main events but in side conversations that can provide a peek into the... Read more...

Rumour: iPad 2 announcement on February 1

Andrew Lyle — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 21:27:58 +0000

A rumour has been floating around the Internet about the possibility to the iPad 2 announcement in the coming weeks. The announcement could be on February 1 to introduce the all new tablet. Kevin Rose, who... Read more...

Smaller iPad rumor resurfaces, iPad 2 details leak out

Christopher White — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 03:50:46 +0000

While it’s always entertaining to try and peer into the future of Apple, rumors that swirl around are not always accurate. In addition, even when the rumors turn out to be true, Apple frequently tries... Read more...

FaceTime randomly making phantom phone calls

Alan Cone — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:40:25 +0000

Many iPhone 4 users may have started receiving random FaceTime calls that were unable to connect at all hours of the night after upgrading to iOS 4.2.1. The calls are more than an annoyance as... Read more...

iPad 2 features leak, include FaceTime + USB

Andrew Lyle — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 18:51:09 +0000

Information about the iPad 2 leaked today, claiming that the device (which is expected sometime in April) will come with five new features. These feature include: a front-facing camera, lighter weight, USB port, new display... Read more...

Apple announces FaceTime for the Mac, beta today

Tom Warren — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 17:51:31 +0000

Apple said on Wednesday that it plans to release a FaceTime application for Mac. Steve Jobs, Apple Chief Executive Officer, took to the stage to demonstrate FaceTime calling between iPhone 4 and Mac. FaceTime on Mac... Read more...