Use FaceTime like a pro with these 7 hidden features

The app has gained a ton of advanced options in the last few years that can really dress up your video calls.

- MAHMOUD ITANI

Back in 2010, Steve Jobs introduced FaceTime as an iPhone 4 perk, letting users video-call their loved ones over WiFi. The service matured over the years, bringing more advanced features like group calls, screen sharing, and much more. Despite its evolution, many users continue to rely on FaceTime for basic one-to-one audio and video calls, disregarding the slew of advanced tools it now offers. If you're looking to make the most of FaceTime, you'll want to familiarize yourself with these lesser-known tips and tricks.

SMOOTH OPERATOR

One of the main reasons many people are drawn to Apple-only setups is the ecosystem that brings all your devices together through a set of features Apple calls Continuity. Handoff is one of the popular Continuity features: It lets you seamlessly move a task from one Apple device to another. FaceTime supports it, so you can move audio and video calls between your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV.

For example, if a video call is taking longer than expected and I'm tired of holding my iPhone, I can conveniently move it to my MacBook. Similarly, I can hand off a call from the living room's TV to my iPhone if I'm heading out during a call.

Handoff lets you seamlessly move a task from one Apple device to another.

To use the feature, make sure the Handoff toggle is enabled under Settings ➔ General ➔ AirPlay & Continuity. Now, whenever you're FaceTiming, all of your nearby devices will display a persistent notification that you can click to effortlessly move the call without interrupting it.

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