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Take Control of FaceTime and Messages, 4th Edition

by Glenn Fleishman

September 2025

Beginner

295 pages

7h 2m

English

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Updates and MoreApple Intelligence RequirementsWhat’s New in the Fourth Edition
Top Picks by Participant KnowledgeRecommendation by Conversation
Connected Emails and Phone NumbersHandle Incoming Calls
How You Make a FaceTime CallSet Up FaceTime on an Apple TVConfigure FaceTime Audio/Video OptionsChoose Who to Call Via FaceTimeConduct a FaceTime CallReceive a FaceTime CallActions You Can Take During a CallEnd a FaceTime CallDisable FaceTime
Send a MessageReceive and Reply to MessagesManage Messages Notifications
Learn Phone BasicsWork with VoicemailAvoid Painful Waits on HoldConnect a Phone Number with DevicesChoose Unified or Classic
Screen Calls To Avoid Unwanted OnesSilence and Filter Unwanted CallsScreen Incoming Text MessagesEnable Extra Protections in Spammy TextsBlock Incoming PartiesThird-Parties Help Reduce Unwanted Contact
Set Up FaceTime with 3+ PeopleConnect on FaceTime with a LinkChat with Groups in MessagesUse Phone for Conference Calling

Capture a Photo in FaceTimeRecord a FaceTime CallRecord a Phone CallCapture Local Audio
Explore What’s Shared with YouStream Together with SharePlayShare Location in MessagesCollaborate
Poll a ConversationColor a ConversationUse Apple Cash for Personal PaymentsLive Translation in MessagesTransmit by SatelliteSend with Extra Effect in MessagesPick Apps to Enhance Messages
How Apple Secures Messages and FaceTimeKeep Alert About Information LeakageCheck for Verified CallsMessages in iCloud Has a Security Choice
Ebook ExtrasAbout the AuthorAbout the Publisher

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Welcome to Take Control of FaceTime and Messages, Fourth Edition, version 4.0, published in September 2025 by alt concepts. This book was written by Glenn Fleishman and edited by Joe Kissell.

This book teaches all the ins and outs of using Apple’s three communications apps: FaceTime, Messages, and Phone from the basics all the way through advanced features, using apps, making payments, and managing shared media and documents.

If you want to share this ebook with a friend, we ask that you do so as you would with a physical book: “lend” it for a quick look, but ask your friend to buy a copy for careful reading or reference. Discounted classroom and user group copies are available.