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iPod touch FaceTime Audio?
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Probably removed it because Apple doesn't like the idea that an iPod Touch could replace a phone.
I started up FaceTime on my Touch 6 IOS 9 and I see FaceTime audio as an option.
I haven't used it since I don't see the reason for audio only.
I haven't used it since I don't see the reason for audio only.
Yeah. And I think Apple does like the idea that one of their products could replace a phone. They've had to complicate their hardware and software in so many ways to even have a phone – that accommodationism seems like Apple's main non-Apple initiative in the last decade.
The thing with FaceTime Audio is that the sound quality is awesome.
And you know, it´s free
Maybe the info is old and dates back to before the 6 was released..
Is the audio in FaceTime Audio better than the audio in FaceTime Video ? If not, I still don't see any reason why I would choose FaceTime Audio over FaceTime video.
Don´t know if it´s better than video, since I never use FaceTime for video.
But compared to normal phone calls the sound is so much better.
Way lower bandwidth. Calling someone who is doing FaceTime on cellular so data savings. Better on battery life. Some people don't always want to do a video call. Hands free since it's basically a speaker phone call. Etc.
I would agree on an iPhone but we are talking about the Touch 6 (wifi). On a Touch, I see no reasons for audio only but maybe I'm missing something ?
I can't imagine the battery life would be that different.
But the person you are FaceTiming may not be on wifi. Their data connection may not permit a smooth video stream. Conversely, if you are at a public hotspot, that connection may be congested thereby not permit a smooth video experience. Or could be both.
Regarding battery life on FaceTime audio... You can turn the screen off once you have established an audio connection. Turning the screen off would save you battery. Screen is one of the biggest power sucks. Important if you are not at a location where you can be tied to a charger.
And again, not everyone wants to do a video call. FaceTime audio works pretty good with an iPhone headset.
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I didn't consider the person receiving the call so I can see the value of audio only on a Touch.