When you’re on a FaceTime call, you would have noticed the camera shutter button to take a picture and capture a special moment. There can be instances when you’ve captured some fun-filled moments and are now wondering where FaceTime photos are stored on a Mac. Well, you need not worry. Whether you wish to enable FaceTime photos or are having trouble accessing them, we’ve got you covered. In this quick guide, we’ll show you where FaceTime Photos go on a Mac, iPhone, or iPad. Here you go!
Where Are FaceTime Photos Saved on Mac?
Once you’ve captured your favorite moments during a FaceTime call, you will obviously want to enjoy them after the call or cherish them in the future. Accessing FaceTime photos is pretty simple, no matter if you’re using an iPhone, iPad, or Mac. All the stills, screenshots, and Live Photos you capture during your FaceTime calls are saved in the Photos app.
To view your FaceTime photos, open the Photos app on your iPhone. iPad, or Mac and you’ll find all the FaceTime photos in the Library. You can browse through the library or scroll to the date when you took the pictures.
Create a Smart Album to Save FaceTime Photos on Mac
If you don’t wish to browse through a loaded library to find your FaceTime photos, we’ve got a super-useful trick for you. For easier access, you can create a Smart Album on your Mac that automatically captures all your FaceTime Photos. It’s worth knowing that you can only create Smart Albums on Mac, and not on iPhone or iPad.
Here’s how to do it:
- Open the Photos app on your Mac.
- From the sidebar, hover over My Albums and you’ll see a + button.
- Click on it and choose Smart Album.
- Now, enter a name for your smart album and configure the following filter with the help of dropdown menus: Lens includes FaceTime .
- Please note that you won’t find the FaceTime option. you’ll have to enter FaceTime manually in the third box.
- Once you’ve done this, hit the Ok button to create your Smart Album.
Going forward, you’ll find all the Live Photos you’ve captured during FaceTime calls in this smart album.
That’s how you can find FaceTime Photos on your Mac. In case you can’t capture photos during FaceTime calls, you can visit our dedicated guide on how to enable and use FaceTime Photos on iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
Kanika has been a loyal iPhone user since 2014 and loves everything Apple. With a Master’s in Computer Applications, passion for technology, and over five years of experience in writing, she landed at Beebom as an Apple Ecosystem Writer. She specializes in writing How To’s, troubleshooting guides, App features, and roundups for Apple users to help them make the best use of their gadgets. When not writing, she loves to try out new recipes and enjoy some family time.
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- Apple and Google have officially confirmed their team-up for the next-gen Siri AI.
- The Cupertino Giant will be using Google’s Gemini for a more personalized Siri model as well as Apple Intelligence features.
- We can expect the next-gen Siri to come out with iOS 26.4, sometime in March or April.
Apple has officially confirmed joining forces with Google to use its Gemini AI model to power the next-generation Siri. It will offer a more personalized experience and will be coming out with the iOS 26.4 update. Apple also plans to leverage Gemini’s capabilities for other Apple Intelligence features as well, later down the line.
The Next-Gen Siri will be powered by Google’s Gemini AI
Apple officially confirmed that it will be partnering with Google in a statement to CNBC . Here’s what it stated, “After careful evaluation, we determined that Google’s technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models, and we’re excited about the innovative new experiences it will unlock for our users.”
Later, Google also shared a post on X confirming the tie-up, “Apple and Google have entered into a multi-year collaboration under which the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology. These models will help power future Apple Intelligence features, including a more personalized Siri coming this year.”
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Both statements clearly mention that the Cupertino Giant will be using Gemini to power its assistant Siri. This was already rumored, as Apple’s attempts to acquire Perplexity went nowhere. With Gemini, Siri will get a major AI update . It will be able to handle more nuanced conversations and provide better results. Something long-time Apple users have been asking for years.
The next-gen Siri will arrive with the iOS 26.4 update, which will launch sometime in March or April. And it is only going to be available for Apple Intelligence-supported devices .
Something else worth noting is how Google’s statement mentions that Gemini will power Apple Intelligence features. This leads us to believe that Apple could use Gemini’s multi-modal capabilities for its Writings tools , Image Playground , and Message summaries, too.
Elon Musk Not Happy With Apple and Google Tie Up
xAI CEO Elon Musk also responded to Google’s announcement post on X, sharing his thoughts on the matter by saying, “This seems like an unreasonable concentration of power for Google, given that they also have Android and Chrome.” Though we don’t expect either Apple or Google to respond to Elon, we will update the situation as it progresses.
It is worth noting that xAI is the company behind Grok, which is in hot water currently due to its inappropriate image generation fiasco , and has been getting backlash from multiple news outlets, X users, and even government authorities.
With over 4 year of experience under the belt, I cover all facets of consumer tech, from smartphones to other consumer electronics, our favorite social media apps, as well as the growing realm of AI and LLMs. As an Apps and AI writer app Beebom, I provide my expertise in all these areas, weaving stories that help you get familiar with the tech around you. But you will find me playing NYT daily puzzles in my free time.
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