But the best part is that you can also blur the background in video calls on third-party apps, such as WhatsApp, Instagram, Snapchat, etc. The Portrait Mode feature, along with others like screen-sharing and FaceTime calls with Android users, makes Apple’s video calling app more comparable with competitors like Zoom and Skype. It’s a step toward making FaceTime universally appealing and more suitable for use at work. Here’s everything you need to know about how to use the Portrait Mode feature in FaceTime on iPhone.
What iPhones support Portrait Mode on video calls?How to blur the background in FaceTime video calls on iPhoneHow to blur the background in any video calling app on iPhone
What iPhones support Portrait Mode on video calls?
FaceTime’s Portrait Mode can only work on devices with the A12 Bionic chip and later. So it will be available for:
iPhone 14 seriesiPhone 13 seriesiPhone 12 seriesiPhone 11 seriesiPhone SE 2020iPhone XS series
Therefore, if you have iPhone X, iPhone 8, or earlier, you won’t be able to use blurred background on video calls. If you have a compatible device, read along.
How to blur the background in FaceTime video calls on iPhone
This will apply the Portrait Mode effect, and your face will be in focus while the background appears blurry.
How to blur the background in any video calling app on iPhone
Apple has added the portrait mode for video calls functionality to the Control Center for easy access. This makes it easy to blur the background in any video calling apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Snapchat, etc. Here’s how: Note: Next to the Video Effects tile, you will see a tile labeled Mic Mode. This is another new FaceTime feature that lets you choose between Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum audio. Voice Isolation enhances your voice while cutting out background noise. On the other hand, Wide Spectrum leaves the ambient noise unfiltered for those times when the music and sound around you are just as important. What are your thoughts on these new FaceTime features? Do you think FaceTime now matches up to Zoom or other video calling apps? Share your thoughts in the comments below. Read more:
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