FaceTime will soon be available to Android users too, via a web browser

A few days ago, Apple announced new FaceTime features, one of which concerned Android users. They will now also be able to join FaceTime calls through the web browser they use on their phone.

In 2010, Steve Jobs stated that FaceTime would be based on open standards and platforms, something that had not been the case until now. However, at WWDC 2021, Apple announced that, via the web, FaceTime calls would also be available on Android and Windows devices.

FaceTime is already based on several open standards, including H.264 video, AAC audio and more. Through standards organisations, FaceTime will become an open industry standard.

Other features in the new versions of FaceTime include spatial audio support, grid view for video, portrait mode for video and FaceTime links. As already mentioned, users will be able to join FaceTime calls from a browser on Android and Windows, as well as use SharePlay to share content during a FaceTime call, such as their screen, music and more.

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