Rapid Fire Search Question - Can Android users use Facetime?

[ericfarmer]

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Introduction

The direct answer to this question is no. Facetime is a feature that only Apple offers and Android phones cannot do this. However, there are alternative Android applications to use.

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Google Duo

Google Duo is Google's closest answer to Facetime. This application lets you video chat with anybody else that has a supported Android device and a Google account. I have not personally used Google Duo.

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Facebook Messenger

Most people have probably heard of Facebook by now. Facebook is one of the giant social media networks on the internet. You can use Facebook Messenger on Android to chat by text, voice, and video calls. I have used this application to talk to family, and it works nicely.

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Skype

Skype is one of the original internet or VOIP (Voice over IP) calling services that people could use. Microsoft bought Skype in 2011, and it is now a Microsoft service. Skype works OK on Android. I have not used it much personally as I do not prefer to use it.

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Discord

Discord is a recently created video game-themed chat service. Discord offers voice chat and direct video chat with other Discord users. I have used Discord to chat with my friends often. The Android application works great.

Other Applications

Of course, they may still be other applications I cannot think these. These are the major video chat applications I imagine most people would use.

What option do I think is best?

I only have an Android phone. I personally use Discord the most as I use it to chat with friends. I occasionally use video chat on Discord. I mostly use Facebook Messenger though to chat with family, and I use video chat on there often.

Article Sources

1. Apple for an explanation of Facetime.
2. Google Play for application pictures and information.
3. Wikipedia for research.

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