The incarceration situation that lasted for several weeks makes video calls one of the means to communicate with family, friends and colleagues from afar.
As the popularity of apps makes them grow, so does its safety concerns. Programs like Houseparty or Zoom are already installed.
Those who believe the Houseparty claims to be eaten should look for an alternative. They should also do so for those who are concerned that Zoom is collecting information from its users behind them.
Fortunately, Apple has made the free video calling system available to users of iPhone, iPad and Mac: FaceTime. With it you can do it video calls up to 32 people at a time. Now, is it completely safe?
Is FaceTime private and safe?
Generally, FaceTime should be confidential and safe. Apple uses encryption to encrypt data from one device to another, so it shouldn't be possible to log in to calls.
In fact, even Apple can't understand that call and listen to your conversations. Your FaceTime calls are also not recorded or stored on Apple servers, so they are not received by government agencies.
However, the Apple website confirms that "it is possible for Apple to record and store information related to your use of iMessage and FaceTime in operating and improving Apple's products and services."
However, the company emphasizes that this information stored may not identify its owner and that "Apple may have stored iMessage messages that will not have been sent for more than 30 days in an attempt to submit it again."
The apple company also confirms that it does not record that the phone has been answered and has no access to its contents. Instead, it is possible for SpaceTime to contact the servers to find out if anyone else has the app.
If the target contact has SpaceTime (such as iMessage), Apple can store the phone number and email address for up to 30 days.
None of this should bother you. The data is encrypted, so no one should be able to connect it. Your video calls will not be recorded or stored on Apple's servers. Only recipient details (not when you have answered the phone) will be kept for 30 days.
If Apple is known for something, it's for its own protection of privacy, so you should trust that the company will not sell your personal information to third parties. You can find more details about Apple's Privacy Policy on their website.
However, FaceTime itself has been attacked by hackers previously. In early 2019, a technical bug in FaceTime group calls was allowed hackers listen to you and see you without knowing it.
This is interruption and means that the user can start a group video call and check with one of the participants without the participant receiving the call. Fortunately, it didn't take long for Apple to fix that bug.
However, we will understand that your reservation. In our opinion, this bug should not bother you again, as it was repaired in February 2019 (Apple stopped the service before fixing it. To be fully confident, you can take security measures.
How to make sure you use SpaceTime safely
Before making a VideoTime video call, check out the following:
1. Make sure you are using the latest version of the Apple app:
- On your iPhone or iPad, go to & # 39; Settings & # 39 ;, followed by & # 39; General & # 39; and & # 39; Software Update & # 39; There, you can see if any updates are available and download and install if so.
- On your Mac, click the Apple logo in the top left corner of your screen and select & # 39; System Preferences & # 39; drop-down menu. Then click & # 39; Update Software & # 39; and install an update if one is available.
2. Make sure you use a secure connection. Be especially wary of hotel wifi networks, restaurants and airports. Although the establishment is legal, it would be advertising an unsecured network independently.
Granted, having phones installed, this shouldn't bother you, but it's okay to block. That is why we also recommend that you protect yourself with a private network or similar VPN NordVPN either ExpressVPN.
3. Make sure the person or persons you are calling are working legally. They could record a video call or take screenshots and misuse them. You can also be busy if anyone can contact you.
Thanks to a new tool in iOS 13, you can configure your account so that any calls from your unsubscribed contacts go straight to voicemail, even if they have the number or email associated with your account.
To activate the & # 39; Silence Unknown option & # 39 ;, you must go to & # 39; Settings & # 39; for your iPhone, followed by & # 39; Phone & # 39; then activate the button next to & # 39; Silence Unks Unerals & # 39; Currently, this feature does not appear to be available on Mac.
How to disable FaceTime
If you are still worried or worried about your privacy, the only recommendation we have left is to advise that you directly disable FaceTime on your iPhone. Follow these steps. You will see that it does not have a major problem.
1. Open & # 39; Settings & # 39; on your iPhone.
2. Scroll down until you find the & # 39; FilTime & # 39;
3. Finally, turn off the button you will see next to & # 39; FatherTime & # 39; If it goes from green to white, it means you're done with the application.