Joel Callen
Technology

Do you use FaceTime (aka the new Skype)? Here’s a how-to guide

Move over Skype, Apple’s FaceTime is the new kid on the block for free calls and video-chatting with friends and families abroad. While Skype is a great resource, there have been criticisms levelled at it: frequent disconnections, poor video quality and delays. The free FaceTime, for the most part, is considered more reliable, trouble-free, clearer and faster. Why don’t you be the judge and try it out?

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How to get started

FaceTime is free and available on almost all Apple devices (iPhone 4 or later, iPad 2 or later, Mac computer and iPod touch 4 or later)

To enable FaceTime on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch go to Settings > FaceTime (you may have to scroll down) > Tap the on/off slider. Sign in with your Apple ID.

How to make a FaceTime call

There are a couple of ways of initiating a FaceTime call. Remember, your friend or family member must have FaceTime to call them.

While FaceTime is a great free resource, remember it uses internet mobile data. Use a Wi-Fi network when you’re FaceTiming!

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