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GeeksModo Story Archive - October 2026

The Control Center, showing options for audio and video effects.

How to change FaceTime video settings on iPad

You can change FaceTime video settings on iPad, blur the background with Portrait mode, use Studio Light and Center Stage, and switch cameras.
The iPad Home Screen showing a FaceTime video call notification from an iPhone at the top. Tap Switch to move the call to your iPad.

How to hand off a FaceTime call from your iPad to your other Apple devices

You can hand off a FaceTime call from your iPad to your iPhone or Mac, or move a call from another device to iPad.
A Group FaceTime call showing four participants in individual tiles at the top of the screen. Two additional participants appear together in a tile at the bottom left. At the bottom right are FaceTime controls: the Video, Microphone, More, and End Call buttons.

How to share screens using Messages on iPad

You can share screens using Messages on iPad, see someone else's screen, and use SharePlay to watch or listen together.
A FaceTime video call in progress, showing one participant at the bottom left. An image of three other participants fills the rest of the screen. At the bottom right are the Camera, Microphone, More, and End Call buttons.

How to request or give remote control in a FaceTime call on iPad

You can request or give remote control in a FaceTime call on iPad, and accept or decline a remote control request.
A FaceTime video call in progress, showing one participant at the bottom left. An image of three other participants fills the rest of the screen. At the bottom right are the Camera, Microphone, More, and End Call buttons.

How to share your screen in a FaceTime call on iPad

You can share your screen in a FaceTime call on iPad, bring apps and webpages into the call, and ask someone to share theirs.
A shared Freeform board on iPad with the collaboration menu open and the location other participants on the board marked with color tick marks.

How to collaborate on a document in FaceTime on iPad

You can collaborate on a document in FaceTime on iPad, share it during a call, and see everyone's changes.
The Control Center, showing options for audio and video effects.

How to use video conferencing features on iPad

You can use video conferencing features on iPad, like video effects and reactions, in FaceTime and third-party apps.
The Add menu in Messages on iPhone, showing iMessage options like audio messaging, Check In, Digital Touch, location sharing, and Memoji.

How to create and send Memoji in Messages on iPad

You can create and send Memoji in Messages on iPad, duplicate and edit them, and send animated Memoji that record your voice.
The Camera screen in Photo mode. Within the camera frame, the subjects are taking a selfie.

How to take a selfie with your iPad camera

You can take a selfie with your iPad camera in Photo, Portrait, Video, or Square mode, and mirror the front camera.
The Edit screen of a Portrait mode photo. The photo is in the center of the screen and on the right side of the screen are the Portrait Lighting effect options. Stage Light is selected and there is a slider to adjust the level of the effect. On the left side of the screen are the Portrait, Adjust, Filters, and Crop buttons. The Portrait button is selected.

How to edit Portrait mode photos on iPad

You can edit Portrait mode photos on iPad, change the Portrait Lighting effect, blur the background, and change the focus point.