Apple makes sure you always have the things you want, like FaceTime. FaceTime is Apple's free video calling service. With a tap, you can make video calls over Wi-Fi from every iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac to someone else’s, anywhere in the world. What's more, you can even make FaceTime calls over cellular networks on iPhone or iPad as long as you have enough data from anywhere you have 3G or 4G LTE access. So today I am going to show you the easiest way to make a FaceTime from your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.
How to make a FaceTime call from your iPhone
To begin with, you should set up FaceTime first on your iPhone. Apple official website have detailed tutorial for you, just check it.
Then follow these simple steps to start:
Launch the Phone app from the Home screen of your iPhone.
Find the contact that you'd like to FaceTime. Remember, they must have an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac capable of receiving FaceTime calls as well.
Scroll all the way down on their contact card and tap on the option for FaceTime.
Make sure that you select the right one if you have multiple phone numbers and emails for that person.
The FaceTime call will connect and after a few seconds, you should see the person on the other end pick up. That's it!
Also, if you're already on a phone call with someone and want to FaceTime instead, you can easily convert the call to a FaceTime call in just a few short taps. Just Look at the call menu, Tap on the FaceTime option. If it's greyed out, that means FaceTime is not available or you can.
How to make a FaceTime call from your iPad or iPod touch
On the iPad and iPod touch, you'll need to be connected to a WiFi network. Once that's taken care of, you can get started with making FaceTime calls to other iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac users. That is a little different than making a FaceTime call on iPhone. Here's how...
Launch the FaceTime app from the Home screen of your iPad or iPod touch.
On the right hand side, you'll see the list of contacts that you have in your Address Book. Tap on the one you'd like to make a FaceTime call to.
You'll now see that person's Contact Card. You can select either their phone number or email. Remember they must have a FaceTime capable device as well or the session will fail.
The FaceTime call will now initiate.
Once the person on the other side accepts the video call, you'll see your iPad or iPod touch say Connecting. Then you should be able to communicate freely. That's all.
Busy days for Apple news begin, which is always the hot dog around the web and, as usual, now the hot topic undoubtedly is the iPhone rumors. iPhone5 didn't reach a new level of success, so what’s the next?
Yes, according to the reports from the Wall Street Journal., Apple is working on a low-end iPhone and a revamped version of the iPhone 5. Also come with the upcoming release of Apple’s iPad 5 and iPad mini 2. Today, let’s have a glimpse of everything we think we know about Apple's next iPhone and iPad. At the same time, show you several collected good news for Apple users.
Rumors Roundup:
1. iPhone 5s
Rumors about the iPhone 5s have surfaced just after the release of iPhone 5, which is said that Apple is going to release its iPhone 5s in June or July. If that really happened, Apple could have a busy summer this year.
It is rumored that the iPhone 5S would be similar to the current model but offer a few improvements, including an A7 chip for faster performance and a fingerprint sensor. The camera specs would bump up to an f2.0 aperture and a smart LED flash. It is also said that the iPhone 5s will still features a 4 inch display which using Sharp IZGO technology
2. Revamped iPhone 5
Revamped iPhone 5, a new low-cost redesigned iPhone 5, is expected be outfitted with a thicker (8.2 mm) plastic chassis in order to cut costs and will sell in six different colors.
Analyst estimates the phone would sell for an off-contract, or unlocked, price of $350 to $450. And may be the cheap iPhone 5 supports no 4" non-Retina display and no LTE, just to increase Apple's share.
3. iPad 5
The iPad 5 is rumored to release in March, only five months later after the last iPad update was announced in 2012.
It is reported the iPad 5 would be thinned and lighter, potentially reducing the width down to just 7.2mmand, and also include a new fast A6X processor, and will have Apple’s Lightening chip - the same one used in the iPhone 5. It is possible the maximum storage will be increased from 64GB to a whopping 128GB.
Based on Apple's consistent pricing models, iPad 5 prices may start at £399 and £499 for 3G capable versions.
4. iPad mini 2
The iPad mini 2 is expected to have a same design, but will feature a faster processor and chip, as well as an improved camera. Also, the new iPad mini will boast a retina display with a resolution of 2058 x 1536, a pixel density of 326ppi.
News Roundup:
1. Temple Run 2 hits in App Store
The Temple Run mad a hug success since it launched in mid–2011, and has been downloaded more than 170 million times. And yesterday, a surprise sequel to the original game hit the app store. According to the App Store description, compared to the former version, the brother of Temple Run includes new power ups, a mine cart, zip lines, and an even bigger monkey. For those who have great interesting in this game, download the free game to have a try from the app store.
2. Rovio and Apple Offering 'Angry Birds Rio' as Free App of the Week
A big lover for Angry Birds Rio? Want to get it free? Good news for all of you, according to the news from macrumors, Apple and Rovio have paired up to give away Angry Birds Rio for the iPhone and iPad for free this week. Just get it on your phone or iPad.
The game is normally $0.99 for the iPhone and $2.99 on the iPad.
3. Call Friends for Free With Facebook's Messenger App
Good news only for iPhone users, now you can call your Facebook friends for free. Facebook has rolled out a new feature in the U.S. that allows Facebook Messenger app users to place voice calls with friends over the social network using their data connection or Wi-Fi. The feature started rolling out in the United States Wednesday, and comes as a simple “free calling” button in the existing app. Users don’t have to update the existing Messenger app in order to take advantage of the feature.
As a worldwide gathering activity, the 2012 London Olympics Games finally ends on Sunday in August. It is a perfect end to a near perfect Olympics which you can watch Olympics Closing Ceremony with your iPhone and iPad.
Then you may look forward to what will happen in September? The good news is: The new iPhone and iPad mini will release in September, according to the rumors.
The iPhone 5 release date could be on us quickly, as the favored September 12 announcement from Apple is only a month away. It is reported that the market generally believe that Apple iPhone will release on September 12 this year, while at the same time the company may also release the iPad the mini.
But I think it is not wise for Apple to release the new iPhone and iPad at the same time.
According to the latest survey of CouponCodes4u,the result show that majority of U.S. consumers would prefer the iPhone 5 rather than iPad mini, so it is not a good decision for Apple released iPhone 5 and the iPad mini at the same time
Apple may release the two products at the same time, but most consumers cannot bear the expenditure to buy both of them. The survey showed that if faced with the choice, 78 percent of Americans will buy the next-generation iPhone (iPhone 5) rather than the 7-inch iPad mini.
CouponCodes4u also conducted a survey in 1873 American consumers about why they choose the iPhone, 46% of them said they thought getting the iPad mini is "meaningless". And 39% of people said that compared with the iPad, they need a new iPhone.
Also, in fact, it is not necessary if Apple want to beat Samsung with the iPad Mini in the Tablet market.
According to the latest news, it show that from the fourth quarter of 2010 to mid-2012, Samsung Electronics in the U.S. market, sold 1.4 million units Galaxy Tab and the Galaxy Tab 10.1, $ 644 million in revenue. While during the same period, iPad in the U.S. market, sales reached 29.7 million on revenue of $ 14.8 billion.
That is to say, the Samsung Electronics Tablet PC sales in the U.S. market are far less than the iPad sales.
So, Apple can take it easy to release the new iPhone and iPad Mini at different times.
According to the reports of pcworld, compared to iPhone 4S, the new generation of iPhone hardware design will be a lot different. Many of Google's products will disappear as Apple rolls out new iOS 6 or be replaced by Apple's own products. The hardware design changes will be a headache in the short term, but it has its own advantages in a long time.
While Apple has not yet officially released the new iPhone, but according to the latest reports, as well as the released iOS beta previously, we have make sure that the next generation iPhone will abandoned the following four features:
Google Maps
Apple developed their own map application based on the acquisition of Map Company, and completely gives up Google Maps on iOS 6.
The iOS 3D map applications uses a vector-based engine that keeps text crisp, graphics clear, and panning and zooming smooth and responsive, it have turn-by-turn navigation and other features, but it miss a very important characteristic: Google Street View. Google has developed iOS version of the Earth application, it is likely they will develop a stand-alone Google Maps application to meet the iOS user.
YouTube Apps
YouTube app will disappear from iPhone screens as Apple rolls out new iOS 6. While Google said they are developing YouTube iOS applications currently, and in the future, this application will be added to the catalog on App Store.
It doesn’t seem to be a big problem for the user for lack of YouTube application. They can view YouTube videos directly in Mobile Safari.
In developing its own YouTube app, Google will also have the ability to introduce advertisements in the app , and also update the app with new features more often. In Apple’s hands, the YouTube app has seen very little improvements over the years.
30-pin connector
The new generation iPhone is likely to use the 19 pin connector; this change might have an impact on the current 30-pin connector accessories market. Apple used 30-pin connector since the first generation iPod, and Apple needs a smaller connector in order to make the new iPhone thinner and to incorporate a 4G radio.
MicroSIM
The iPhone may use a smaller gauge SIM card-nanoSIM, According to French nowhereelse. It is smaller than the MicroSIM. Apple strongly recommended use this new nanoSIM card standard while compete with Nokia, Motorola. This new design has the same function as the current SIM card.
NanoSIM card may make the iPhone's internal design change; and the user can feel the transition changes.
Some time ago, The Patent trials between Apple and Samsung reached a new climax all over the world. But In the U.S. market, Apple's performance is still strong in sales of its smartphones, and is rapidly catching up to Google android. This is good news for Apple, since Android phone has always been the biggest competitor of iPhone. Through the medium, high, low price range strategy makes Android occupied most of the global mobile phone market.
The experts announced that the performance of the Apple iPhone in the U.S. market has fully proved that the price is not all the factors that decided the sales. It is reported that Apple is expected to continue to expand their leading edge in the future, because, according to the latest survey, it shows that a large number of the iOS loyal users are planning to buy the new generation of iPhone that everyone think will be released in September..
In addition, according to the latest survey of Strategy Analytics, it shows that the demand for U.S. iOS devices is increase gradually .The report revealed that in the second quarter of 2012, Android's market share dropped from 60.6 percent a year ago to 56.3 percent of the Smartphone Operating System market in the U.S., while Apple's iOS rose by 10 points from 23.2 percent in the second quarter of 2011 to 33.2 percent this year.
According to StatCounter statistics, the iPhone Internet users are more than the users of Android phones in the United States. In the first quarter of 2012, the iPhone traffic market Share in the nation's smartphone traffic market accounted for 47 percent, while Android phones accounted for 41.42%. And in the end of the second quarter, it respectively accounting for 49.3% and 40.3%, the gap increased to nine percent.
Apple's third quarter earnings, released this afternoon, were below analysts' predictions.
While the quarter is usually one of the slower ones for the tech giant, Apple CEO Tim Cook and CFO Peter Oppenheimer admitted that speculation surrounding the next iPhone -- what many are calling the iPhone 5 -- has affected sales of current iPhones.
Apple said it sold 26 million iPhones, down from 35.1 million in the previous quarter. Presumably, people put off purchases of phones, waiting for a newer model.
"We're reading the same speculation about a new iPhone as you are, and we think this has caused some delay in purchasing," Oppenheimer said.
Of course he was referring to the flood of rumors about the next iPhone, including the ones that say the next version will have a larger and thinner display, a new dock connector, and a faster processor and graphics.
The topic of the rumors came up numerous times on the earnings call with analysts. But no matter how hard analysts pushed, Cook and Oppenheimer would not talk about their product plans for the remainder of the year.
Oppenheimer added later in the call, "The fall transition is driving most of the decline in gross margin, it's not something we are going to talk about in any level of detail."
When Cook was asked about a new feature of iOS 6 called Passbook, which puts all tickets or coupons into one app, he wouldn't elaborate on what Apple might do down the road.
"We try very hard to keep our product roadmap secret and confidential. We go to extreme activities to try and do that," Cook said. "That, however, doesn't stop people from speculating and wondering."
In May, Cook said he was planning to "double down on secrecy" on products, but he conceded it won't stop the speculation.
"I'm glad that people want the next thing, I am super happy about it. I am not going to put energy into getting people to stop speculating, that's not going to amount to anything," Cook said.
Apple is also rumored to be planning a smaller version of its iPad before the year is up, which would compete with Google's recently-announced Nexus 7. Cook wouldn't comment on that and mentioned the $399 version of the iPad 2.
"I think most customers feel that they are not looking for a tablet, they are looking for an iPad," Cook said. "We are going to keep innovating in the space and make new products."
Again, he wouldn't elaborate on those products, which ultimately hit the company's bottom line this past quarter, but he was clear about how Apple intends to keep making those products.
"Our North Star is to maniacally focus on making the world's best products," Cook said. He repeated that word "maniacally" twice during the call.
