a team meeting to be heard on a FaceTime call.
Portrait Mode, on the other hand, uses Apple’s
Neural Engine with the M1 chip to blue user’s
backgrounds to create a stunning video efect,
whilst a new Grid View shows participants in
same-sized tiles. Taking a leaf out of Disney,
Google, and Netlix’s books is SharePlay, a new
set of system features that allow users to have
shared experiences on a FaceTime call. You can
share your favorite music, TV shows, movies,
projects, and more with friends and family in
real-time, creating watch parties. What’s more,
thanks to an API, third parties can ofer their
own app experiences inside of FaceTime, with
Disney+ already supported. Finally, Shared with
You allows you to locate content that’s been
shared through Messages like videos, articles,
photos, and more, and you’ll ind the tab inside
of the Photos, Safari, Apple Podcasts, Apple
News, and the Apple TV apps - ideal for content
recommendations.
Whilst new features announced for this year’s
macOS release aren’t quite as revolutionary
as some had hoped, they still elevate the Mac
experience and make it easier than ever for users
to stay productive when working from home or
in an oice, and connected to those who matter
most to them. We can’t wait to get our hands on
Monterey in public beta this July, and we’ll keep
you updated on new tidbits and features as and
when they’re revealed.