The latest iPhone software update, iOS 17, has come out with a new nifty feature that allows you to send a ‘video voicemail’ if the person you’re trying to FaceTime doesn’t pick up. Here’s how it works.
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How to send video messages on FaceTime
- Open FaceTime
- Click on the person you want to call
- If and when they don’t answer, an option pops up at the bottom
- Tap record video, and get ready to record a message when the on-screen countdown timer reaches zero
- Now when you’re done recording, tap the green up arrow in the white circle to send it
- The recipient is going to be able to see that video in their missed call log within the FaceTime app
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What happens next for the recipient
- From there, the recipient is going to be able to watch the video you sent them
- After that, they could choose to call you back, message you, or save the video
More iOS17 tips and tricks here
Kurt’s key takeaways
iOS 17 has made leaving video voicemails on the FaceTime app as easy as pie. So go ahead, and express yourself — even though they didn’t pick up, I’m sure they wouldn’t mind hearing from you, even if it’s just a quick hello to let them know you are thinking about them.
What is your favorite iOS17 feature? Let us know by commenting below.
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