Take Control of FaceTime and Messages, 3rd Edition

Phone Basics

It’s easy to forget that an iPhone is also phone when we spent so much of our time using it for purposes other than voice calls over legacy telephone networks. In the world of iOS, “Phone” is just another app with a specific purpose.

However, Apple has extended elements of phone service across its devices through FaceTime. Let’s start with Phone app features on an iPhone, and then move on to how to share calling access. Because one of the key aspects of having a phone is for emergencies, I finish the chapter with a look at how emergency calling, the Phone app, and Apple’s operating systems fit together.

Note: watchOS lacks a FaceTime app even for FaceTime audio. You’ll find supported Phone and FaceTime features in its Phone app. ...