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Dianna Russini Traffic-Stop Bodycam Debunks Coach FaceTime Claim
sports11 days ago

Dianna Russini Traffic-Stop Bodycam Debunks Coach FaceTime Claim

A seven-minute bodycam video of Dianna Russini’s February traffic stop shows no FaceTime call to any NFL coach to help avoid a ticket for texting while driving, contradicting her radio anecdote. The footage, released by Adam Herbets, captures the entire stop and shows Russini displaying a text exchange with Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell but never making a live FaceTime call; the officer ultimately gave her a warning to avoid using the phone while driving.

iOS 27’s Subtle Features You Might Have Missed
technology18 days ago

iOS 27’s Subtle Features You Might Have Missed

iOS 27 adds five notable features: expanded landscape mode across more built-in apps (with a collapsible Messages sidebar and Dynamic Island Live Activities support), Dual Capture for FaceTime on iPhone 17-series and iPhone Air, a new Drawing tool in Messages, Apple Cash Bill Splitting for US users via Wallet/Messages or Siri, and enhanced Find My location sharing with timed expirations and pause options. The update is in developer beta with a public beta expected in July and a September release anticipated.

FaceTime on iOS 27 Brings Dual Camera for Simultaneous Front and Rear Views
technology1 month ago

FaceTime on iOS 27 Brings Dual Camera for Simultaneous Front and Rear Views

iOS 27 adds a Dual Camera feature to FaceTime on compatible iPhones (notably iPhone 17 models), enabling simultaneous front and rear camera video in calls. Activate by tapping the Flip button; the default keeps the front camera on, with a second tap to disable it. Both participants must be on iOS 27 to use Dual Camera, while older iPhones can view the dual feed but cannot contribute from their end.

iOS 27 Preview: Shared Numbers Across iPhones, Dual FaceTime, and Faster AirPlay
technology1 month ago

iOS 27 Preview: Shared Numbers Across iPhones, Dual FaceTime, and Faster AirPlay

Apple kicked off WWDC 2026 by previewing iOS 27, packing a mix of major features and smaller tweaks: the ability to share one phone number between two iPhone devices, dual front/back cameras in FaceTime, faster AirPlay and AirDrop, a Messages drawing tool, an extra-large home screen widget size, expirations for shared albums, independent alarm volume, Markdown in Notes, and the option to save a video frame as a photo, plus Weather highlights and numerous performance improvements across apps. The beta is available to developers now with a public beta planned for July and a fall launch.

Michael Jordan Delivers Heartfelt Surprise for His Former High School Teacher in Hospice
celebrity1 month ago

Michael Jordan Delivers Heartfelt Surprise for His Former High School Teacher in Hospice

NBA legend Michael Jordan surprised his former high school teacher, Ms. Etta, who is in hospice care in Wilmington, NC, by connecting with her via FaceTime to fulfill her bucket-list wish and reminisce about their memories, a moment staff say captures the spirit of meaningful connection that hospice aims to provide and which viewers have praised online.

Gray Explains Johansson Missed Cannes FaceTime Call
entertainment1 month ago

Gray Explains Johansson Missed Cannes FaceTime Call

James Gray says Scarlett Johansson didn’t answer his Cannes FaceTime call during the six-minute standing ovation for Paper Tiger because she was busy filming in New York, and he hadn’t told her he’d call; Johansson later sent a note praising working with the cast at the press conference, as Gray and stars Adam Driver and Miles Teller discussed the film’s 1980s setting and its themes about a market-driven era.

FaceTime Fallout: Orlovsky Fends Off McAfee's Call After Fiery Debate
sports3 months ago

FaceTime Fallout: Orlovsky Fends Off McAfee's Call After Fiery Debate

Dan Orlovsky’s heated take that Ty Simpson is a better NFL prospect than Fernando Mendoza sparked sharp pushback on The Pat McAfee Show, with hosts pressing his reasoning and noting no ulterior motive. McAfee later revealed Orlovsky didn’t answer a FaceTime request, yet the show stressed their affection for him and suggested he’ll likely return to air.

Legacy iOS gets security-only patches to keep iMessage and FaceTime alive
technology5 months ago

Legacy iOS gets security-only patches to keep iMessage and FaceTime alive

Apple released security-only patches for several long-retired iOS/iPadOS versions (iOS 12.5.8, 15.8.6, 16.7.13) to refresh certificates so iMessage, FaceTime, and Apple ID sign-in continue working after expiration, extending minimal usefulness of old devices without adding features or fixes; modern hardware remains necessary for full functionality and some apps/browsing may still lag.

iOS 26 introduces privacy features that freeze FaceTime calls during nudity
technology1 year ago

iOS 26 introduces privacy features that freeze FaceTime calls during nudity

The beta version of iOS 26 introduces a new privacy feature for FaceTime that detects nudity and pauses the video, displaying a warning message. This feature, which is off by default and can be enabled in settings, is designed to enhance safety, especially for child accounts, by analyzing content on-device without Apple accessing the media. Its availability and functionality may change as it remains in testing.

Apple Launches AI-Powered Live Translation for Messages, FaceTime, and Calls
technology1 year ago

Apple Launches AI-Powered Live Translation for Messages, FaceTime, and Calls

Apple announced a new Live Translation feature at WWDC 2025, enabling real-time translation across Messages, FaceTime, and Phone calls, with all processing done on-device to ensure privacy. The feature translates text messages, provides live captions during FaceTime calls, and translates spoken words during phone conversations, with API support for developers. The number of supported languages has not been disclosed.