Apple’s new safety features block violent content, give parents final say over kids' contacts

Apple

Apple is upgrading its Communication Safety feature this fall to block gore and violent content in shared images and videos, expanding on a tool that already automatically blurs nudity in Messages and FaceTime for users under 18. Under the updated system, parents will also gain tighter control over their children's circles, allowing them to require explicit parental approval before kids can connect with or message any new contacts. 

The upgrade arrives as part of a broader child safety suite previewed by Apple, aimed at helping parents manage what content their kids see, who they talk to, and when they can use specific apps.

SOURCE

FaceTime gets more fun and flexible with iOS 17

Photo: Apple

Apple has announced a slew of new features for FaceTime in iOS 17, the latest version of its iPhone operating system. FaceTime users can enjoy more ways to communicate, express themselves, and connect with their loved ones on the big screen. Here are some of the highlights of the new FaceTime features:

Click to read more ...

Apple FaceTime improvements focus on looks, audio, and group calls

Apple

Apple's newest improvements to its FaceTime app will have it working more like Zoom and Microsoft Teams. The company is bringing scheduled calls that can even be accessed by Android and Windows PCs via the browser. It gets a grid view if you want to see most or all of the people in the call.

Click to read more ...

iOS 13 remedies FaceTime eye contact issue

WSig/Twitter

FaceTime calls or video calls are seen as a more intimate way to talk to someone. It’s also a good professional tool. But the intimacy gets lost in a bit as you can’t exactly look the person in the eye because you tend to look at the person you’re talking to on the screen instead of at the camera. And so, iOS 13 is hoping to remedy this with the use of ARKit. A new “FaceTime Attention Correction” feature will give you some realistic-looking fake eye contact with the person you’re FaceTiming with. It maps your face and adjusts the positioning of your eyes accordingly. Since iOS 13 is in beta, we don’t know yet how this feature will work or whether it’ll support group calls. For those using the public beta, you might be able to try this out in the coming week.

Click to read more ...