FaceTime
PulseAugur coverage of FaceTime — every cluster mentioning FaceTime across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
7 day(s) with sentiment data
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Phones switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data to maintain connection
Smartphones automatically switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data to maintain a stable internet connection, a process driven by factors like signal strength, speed, and latency. This automatic switching can be triggered by…
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GM settles driver tracking case for $220M; Apple releases iOS 27.2
General Motors has agreed to a $220 million settlement in a multistate lawsuit concerning driver tracking. Separately, Apple has released iOS 27.2, introducing new features to FaceTime, Messages, Podcasts, and Photos.
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Apple TV gets new screensaver options and FaceTime upgrades with tvOS 27.2
Apple has released tvOS 27.2, bringing several new features to the Apple TV. The update introduces a "Shuffle" option for screensavers, allowing them to cycle through various categories like Aerials and Portraits. FaceT…
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Open-source desktop app Hob offers offline AI alternative to Claude, ChatGPT
Hob, an open-source desktop application, has been released as an alternative to AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT. Developed by Frigade, Hob runs locally on Mac, Windows, and Linux, requiring at least 8GB of memory. It a…
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Xbox mandates 4-day return to office; Cyberpunk 2077 update adds console mods
Microsoft is increasing its return-to-office mandate for Xbox employees to four days a week, a step up from the previous three-day requirement. Meanwhile, Cyberpunk 2077 is releasing a significant update that will bring…
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WhatsApp enables account-free call joining with new guest feature
WhatsApp is enhancing its calling features by introducing a "guest calling" option, allowing individuals without a WhatsApp account to join calls via a web browser. This new functionality, however, restricts guests from…
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Apple unveils HomeView smart hub and refreshed Apple TV 4K
Apple has announced a new smart home hub called HomeView, featuring a seven-inch Liquid Retina display and Siri AI integration. The device, powered by the A18 chipset, aims to compete with Amazon Echo Show and Google Ne…
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Apple unveils HomeView smart display with upgraded Siri AI
Apple has launched HomeView, its first smart display designed to act as a central hub for smart home devices and a personalized information center. The device features a 7-inch Liquid Retina display and is powered by an…
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Apple announces October 13 event for new smart home devices
Apple is preparing to unveil new smart home devices at an event scheduled for October 13th, teased with the tagline "Welcome home." The event is expected to feature refreshed versions of the Apple TV and HomePod mini, a…
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Steve Jobs' unfulfilled promise of an open FaceTime standard
Steve Jobs announced that FaceTime, Apple's video-calling feature introduced with the iPhone 4, would become an open standard. However, this promise was not fulfilled, and FaceTime has remained a proprietary Apple techn…
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Apple's iPhone Duo adopts iPad-like multitasking for foldable screen
Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo features an interface designed to leverage its larger screen, drawing parallels to the iPad's multitasking capabilities. The device allows users to run apps side-by-side in Split View, dr…
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Scammers exploit FaceTime; plastic-free coffee makers battle microplastics
Scammers are increasingly targeting users through FaceTime, exploiting its features for fraudulent activities. Separately, a comparison of plastic-free coffee makers highlights concerns about microplastics in beverages,…
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iOS 27 to bring time-saving features to Messages and new Dual Capture to FaceTime
Apple is set to release iOS 27, which will introduce several new features across its applications. The Messages app will receive improvements including one-tap suggestions aimed at saving users time. Additionally, FaceT…
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Apple Unveils iOS 27 with Major Upgrades to Notes, Messages, and FaceTime
Apple has announced a range of new features for iOS 27, impacting several core applications. The update includes enhancements to Apple Notes, Reminders, Messages, and FaceTime, with the latter receiving a significant up…
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iOS 27 Enhances FaceTime with Dual Camera Feature on New iPhones
iOS 27 introduces several improvements to FaceTime, including a new dual camera feature for select iPhone models. This enhancement, known as Dual Capture, will be available on devices such as the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pr…