Getting to FaceTime your loved ones is one of the best parts of having an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac. However, Apple expanded its camera app's Portrait Mode for FaceTime calling.
That change has many people confused as to why their backgrounds are suddenly blurred out when they're on a call. If this has happened to you and you wish to turn this feature off, we've got you covered.
First, let's go over the steps for how to make a FaceTime call. There are a few ways you can do this. The first process is:
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Accessing FaceTime is as easy as the press of a button on your Apple Device. (CyberGuy.com)
The other way you can FaceTime someone is by doing the following:
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Some people like the idea of blurring their backgrounds on FaceTime because it gives them a better sense of privacy. If you wish to blur your background on a FaceTime call, follow these steps:
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FaceTime has feature in which you can blur on unblur the background during a call. (CyberGuy.com)
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Woman on her iPhone admiring all the features and video effects on her FaceTime app. (CyberGuy.com)
FaceTime is a convenient app, although you should always make sure that you are using the app safely and not putting your privacy at risk. Here are a few things to keep in mind when on a FaceTime call:
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Was this article helpful? Let us know if you have any other concerns when it comes to using FaceTime.
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