Apple unveils plan to help you FaceTime with 31 of your closest friends
Anyone who's ever wished that stressful group chats were even more stressful is in luck — soon, you'll be able to Group FaceTime.
Apple announced on Monday that the newest iOS update will allow users to FaceTime with up to 32 people at once. The video call service has, until now, only allowed one-on-one conversations on iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers.
The potentially-massive conference call feature will also feature sticker packs and Animoji capabilities, to distract your 31 pals or coworkers from the awkwardness of holding your phone up in selfie mode for an extended period of time. Camera shy? Group FaceTime will allow audio-only, reports Engadget.
Other new features include apps to track screen time and customize Do Not Disturb settings, reports The Verge. The iOS 12 update will reportedly be rolled out in the fall. Read more about Apple's forthcoming updates at Engadget.
Summer Meza has worked at The Week since 2018, serving as a staff writer, a news writer and currently the deputy editor. As a proud news generalist, she edits everything from political punditry and science news to personal finance advice and film reviews. Summer has previously written for Newsweek and the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, covering national politics, transportation and the cannabis industry.
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