To woo more users, Apple has announced all-new FaceTime features that make it more capable and allow people on different devices to attend calls, including Android devices.
During its WWDC21 virtual event, the iPhone maker previewed its much-anticipated iOS 15 that comes with significant changes in FaceTime, notifications, Messages and more. The new FaceTime will bring spatial audio and voice isolation features. Users can also interact with Android users on FaceTime with a shareable link that opens the call in a browser, the company announced.
Apple announced that FaceTime is going to be available on the web so users can call in from Android devices and Windows PCs. The video calling service was previously only available on iOS and Mac devices.
Apple is turning FaceTime into a bit more of a Zoom-like video calling service with this update. FaceTime is also going to allow you to grab a link to a scheduled call so that you can share it with people in advance and join in at the right time.
However, a release date wasn't immediately announced. It sounds like the web features will launch with iOS 15 in the fall.
The tech giant also announced that AirPods will get major improvements with iOS 15, including the "Conversation Boost" feature that will help people with hearing difficulties fear other people's voices.
AirPods will also get the ability to read out other important notifications.
Siri will now process audio on-device by default faster, without an internet connection.
Apple also announced an upcoming update to its Wallet app that will allow you to use your iPhone as digital identification at US airports.