Both this feature and Spatial Audio are only available on systems with the M1 chip, though the blurring of the line the new chips represent for developers seems to point to an acceleration in the adoption of iOS features on macOS. Apple says the addition uses the Neural Engine found on the M1. Users don’t need an account to join the call, but someone needs to let them in after clicking the link.Īlso new is Portrait Mode - which, again, works similarly to the blur background function we’ve seen on the leading teleconferencing services. Functionality is still limited, but users can create a link, which others can join on Android or Windows devices, through the Chrome or Edge browser. One of the most interesting additions this time out is the ability to join a FaceTime call outside of the Apple ecosystem. It’s a little gimmick for now, but it’s a neat one. I recently tried it out while testing the latest AirPods and dug the feature, which uses the position of a speaker’s window to place their audio in that approximate location.
Spatial Audio comes to FaceTime, as well. Users will also be able to extend the feature onto a set with an Apple TV.Īlso new is a share screen feature, similar to what you’ll find on a service like Zoom, letting you present windows to other viewers on the call. Volume adjusts around speakers’ audio and playback is synced when a user plays/pauses/fast forwards/rewinds. The feature effectively syncs up video and audio content, allowing users in the group to react to what they’re seeing/hearing in real time.
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