Apple Removes HomePod SharePlay Feature From iOS 17.4 and tvOS 17.4 Betas

Apple has pulled the Apple Music SharePlay feature that it was testing for the HomePod and Apple TV in the iOS 17.4 and tvOS 17.4 betas, which suggests the option may not be available when the updates are released in March. The first betas of tvOS 17.4 and iOS 17.4 enabled SharePlay music controls on […]

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SharePlay Music Control Expanding to HomePod and Apple TV

Starting with iOS 17.4 and tvOS 17.4, currently in beta, Apple has expanded SharePlay music control to HomePod speakers and the Apple TV. The feature was tipped to us by Hidde Collee, Aaron Perris, and Benjamin Xing. This feature allows family and friends to control the music that is playing on your HomePod or Apple […]

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iOS 17 Said to Feature Wallet, Find My, SharePlay, and AirPlay Upgrades

Apple’s upcoming iOS 17 update for the iPhone will include improvements across several apps and features, including Wallet, Find My, SharePlay, and AirPlay, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. Apple is expected to preview iOS 17 during its WWDC keynote on June 5, and the update should be released to all users in September. In a […]

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YouTube Premium to Offer SharePlay and Enhanced 1080p Videos on iPhone

YouTube Premium subscribers will soon have access to SharePlay and an enhanced 1080p video quality option with a higher bitrate on the iPhone. In a blog post today, YouTube said both features will be available in its iOS app “in the coming weeks.” SharePlay will let you watch YouTube videos with friends and family while […]

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HBO Max App for iOS Gaining SharePlay, Shuffle Button, Split Screen Support and More

The HBO Max app for the iPhone and iPad is this week receiving a notable update that will overhaul the interface and add several new features that will improve the viewing experience on iOS devices. According to the press release announcing the changes, the app offers a more intuitive navigation system, a refined design, and […]

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Hulu App Gains Support for SharePlay

The Hulu app for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV was today updated with support for SharePlay, allowing Hulu users to watch streaming TV shows and movies with one another over FaceTime. SharePlay is a feature that was introduced in iOS 15, and it is designed to allow people to do more over ‌FaceTime‌. With SharePlay, […]

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Zillow Adds FaceTime SharePlay Feature for Collectively Browsing Homes

Zillow today added SharePlay integration to its iOS app, allowing iPhone and iPad users to browse through home and apartment listings with their friends, family, or real estate agent using FaceTime. According to Zillow, “Americans love to Zillow surf,” and the ‌FaceTime‌ update is designed to make exploring the Zillow app with others easier and […]

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Disney+ Gains SharePlay Support for Watching With Friends on FaceTime Calls

Disney today announced that it has updated its Disney+ app with support for SharePlay across the iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV, as reported by TechCrunch. SharePlay allows users running iOS 15.1, iPadOS 15.1, tvOS 15.1, or later to watch Disney+ series and movies in sync with friends and family while on a FaceTime call together. […]

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MasterClass Adds Support for Apple’s FaceTime SharePlay Feature

Third-party apps are continuing to adopt support for Apple’s SharePlay FaceTime feature on iOS devices and Macs, and as of this week, MasterClass is offering SharePlay integration. For those unfamiliar with MasterClass, it is an online subscription platform that provides tutorials and lectures from a range of people considered to be experts in their fields, […]

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When to Expect Apple to Release macOS 12.1 With SharePlay and More

Apple released macOS Monterey in late October, but we are still waiting on several promised features such as SharePlay and Universal Control to be made available through subsequent software updates like macOS 12.1, which is currently in beta testing. The first macOS 12.1 beta enabled SharePlay on the Mac, allowing developers to prepare their apps […]

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Twitch Adds Support for FaceTime’s SharePlay Feature on iOS Devices

Streaming gaming platform Twitch today added support for the SharePlay iOS 15 FaceTime feature, allowing iPhone and iPad users to watch Twitch streams with their friends and family members over ‌FaceTime‌. As noticed by Engadget, Twitch has added a dedicated SharePlay FAQ to its site explaining the feature. To use SharePlay with Twitch, participants must […]

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macOS Monterey 12.1 Beta: How to Share Your Screen on a FaceTime Call

In macOS Monterey 12.1, which is available in a beta capacity right now, Apple introduced its new SharePlay feature to FaceTime. Previously only available on iPhone and iPad, SharePlay allows you to share your Mac’s screen with other people on a FaceTime call, which opens up new possibilities for sharing experiences with friends, family, and […]

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SharePlay Enabled in Second Beta of iOS 15, Third-Party Apps Supporting the Feature Coming Soon via TestFlight

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