# iOS 26: Everything New in FaceTime **URL:** \ **Category:** iOS\ **Created:** [April 25, 2026, 9:28am UTC](https://intoguide.com/t/ios-26-everything-new-in-facetime/1279 "2026-04-25T09:28:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
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# iOS 26 FaceTime — New Features and Design Changes Apple has updated the ‌FaceTime‌ app in iOS 26 with a redesigned interface, Live Translation support, smarter call filtering, and new safety tools. The update focuses on making communication more personalized, safer, and easier across languages. ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/uploads/intoguide1/original/2X/f/fd830de18eb357d3cd5ecac4602fa00c6a6c8dd0.jpeg) ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/uploads/intoguide1/original/2X/d/d486bf998d7a870018b680b0cccc87c1f57ada06.jpeg) * * * # Main FaceTime Changes in iOS 26 | Feature Category | What’s New | | --- | --- | | Design | New Liquid Glass interface with contact-focused layout | | Translation | Real-time Live Translation during FaceTime calls | | Call Management | Spam filtering and Unknown Caller organization | | Safety | Nudity detection and Sensitive Content Warnings | | Navigation | Updated button placement and menus | * * * # Live Translation ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/uploads/intoguide1/original/2X/c/c200fa04c24df4458334839439366e4467bb888b.jpeg) The biggest addition to FaceTime in iOS 26 is **Live Translation** , powered by Apple Intelligence. ## How It Works | Feature | Details | | --- | --- | | Real-Time Captions | Spoken language is translated live into your language | | Two-Way Translation | Your replies can also be translated back | | Device Requirement | Requires Apple Intelligence-compatible devices | | Supported Platforms | iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26 | | Language Packs | Must be downloaded before use | * * * ## Supported Languages | Supported Languages | | --- | | English | | French | | German | | Portuguese (Brazil) | | Spanish (Spain) | * * * ## How to Enable Live Translation | Step | Action | | --- | --- | | 1 | Start a FaceTime call | | 2 | Tap the three-dot menu | | 3 | Select “Live Translation” | | 4 | Choose translation languages | | 5 | Live captions appear automatically | To stop translation, tap the **Stop** button. * * * # Interface Redesign ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/uploads/intoguide1/original/2X/f/fd830de18eb357d3cd5ecac4602fa00c6a6c8dd0.jpeg) iOS 26 introduces a major visual overhaul inspired by Apple’s **Liquid Glass** design language. ## Updated Layout ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/uploads/intoguide1/original/2X/8/84eaec2aec3b2de8e4dbbf316b5f40bf3c5e5077.jpeg) | Old Interface | New Interface | | --- | --- | | Simple contact list | Card-style contact view | | Static layout | Animated previews | | Smaller visuals | Large contact images and video previews | | Buttons at top | Key controls moved lower for easier access | * * * ## Visual Design Updates | Design Element | Change | | --- | --- | | Buttons | More rounded appearance | | Contact Cards | Large cards with rounded corners | | Animations | Video messages autoplay in background | | Navigation | Glass-like translucent UI elements | | New Call Button | Moved to bottom of app | * * * # Call Screening and Spam Filtering ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/uploads/intoguide1/original/2X/d/d3ddde4011efb292ba7434daaacf3a94ae4d6457.jpeg) FaceTime now includes features similar to the Phone app’s new call filtering tools. ## Call Filtering Features ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/uploads/intoguide1/original/2X/9/9b5f5be8a40b514dd2c4717eb425e06e27d4def1.jpeg) | Feature | Description | | --- | --- | | Unknown Callers List | Unsaved callers moved into separate hidden section | | Spam Detection | Suspected spam calls automatically silenced | | Spam Folder | Spam calls organized separately | | Optional Feature | Users can enable or disable filtering | * * * ## Available FaceTime Sections | FaceTime Categories | | --- | | Calls | | Missed | | Video | | Voicemail | | Unknown Callers | | Spam | * * * # Sensitive Content Warnings Apple expanded **Communication Safety** and **Sensitive Content Warnings** into FaceTime video calls. ## What Happens When Nudity Is Detected | Action | Result | | --- | --- | | Nude content detected | Video pauses automatically | | Warning shown | User receives content alert | | Analysis method | On-device machine learning | | Apple access | Apple does NOT see content | * * * ## Safety Features by User Type | User Type | Protection | | --- | --- | | Children & Teens | Communication Safety enabled by default | | Adults | Optional Sensitive Content Warnings | * * * # Privacy Protection | Privacy Feature | Description | | --- | --- | | On-device Analysis | Content scanning happens locally | | No Cloud Uploads | Photos/videos are not sent to Apple | | No Notifications to Apple | Apple does not know when nudity is detected | * * * # Additional Interface Changes | Feature | Update | | --- | --- | | Long Press on Contact | Delete card option | | Call Controls | Moved to bottom-right during calls | | Filtering Access | Menu button in upper-right | | Search & Navigation | Simplified menus and layout | * * * # Summary FaceTime in iOS 26 focuses on: - Real-time multilingual communication - Smarter spam filtering - Improved safety protections - Modern Liquid Glass visuals - Easier navigation and controls The update makes FaceTime feel more integrated with Apple’s broader communication ecosystem while adding several AI-powered features through Apple Intelligence. ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/uploads/intoguide1/original/2X/d/d486bf998d7a870018b680b0cccc87c1f57ada06.jpeg)