Chapter 8
Communicating with FaceTime and Messages
IN THIS CHAPTER
Make, accept, and end FaceTime calls
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Set up an iMessage account
Create, send, and read messages
Send emojis and special effects
Send audio, photos, videos, and group messages
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FaceTime is an excellent video-calling app that lets you call people who have FaceTime on their devices by using either a phone number or an email address. You and your friend, colleague, or family member can see each other as you talk, which makes for a much more personal and engaging calling experience.
iOS 15 puts a new face (user interface) on FaceTime, and adds some other tweaks and techs. Among my favorites are audio upgrades, which include spatial audio (helps those you’re speaking with sound like they’re right in ...
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