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The stable iOS 15 update came out pretty recently and it offers a bunch of new features and improvements. While the latest iOS update is all about enhancing the user experience, Apple users are not quite happy with it.
As per multiple reports, the SharePlay or screen share on FaceTime feature is not working after the iOS 15 update. This is inconveniencing many as they have been waiting for this handy feature update to FaceTime for quite some time.
@AppleSupport – Why don’t I see screen share in Facetime on IOS15? Was this feature removed?
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right cause i was using screen sharing during the beta and now i update and the shit ain’t there
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The SharePlay feature basically allows users to share their screen, watch TV shows and movies, and listen to music with their friends over a FaceTime call.
This feature was first introduced during the WWDC 2021 event and was slated to come out with iOS 15 been those who have been patiently waiting for this feature are unable to use it after the latest iOS update.
However, there appears to be a reason behind why the SharePlay feature is not working for Apple users after the iOS 15 update.
While Apple users with iOS 15 running devices will be able to use the SharePlay feature, they will have to wait for some time before it finally gets enabled on their device.
Apple Support has said that the SharePlay or screen share on FaceTime feature will not be available to users until later this fall. The same has also been mentioned in the official iOS 15 features list.
It is, however, unclear as to why the feature has not been enabled because Apple Support has not provided any specific reasons for the same.
We know how exciting the new iOS 15 features are, and we’re happy to help! SharePlay will be available later this fall.
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Thus there is still some time before Apple users can enjoy music, movies, TV shows, and much more with their friends over a FaceTime call.
It is possible that Apple might enable the SharePlay feature on iOS 15 with the release of macOS Monterey. However, this is still based on speculation as the Cupertino giant has not shared any details regarding the same.
However, Apple users with iOS 15 running devices can take comfort in knowing that they will be able to use SharePlay before the end of 2021.
That said, we will keep tracking this for further development and will report back as and when we get new information to share so stay tuned.
In the meantime, be sure to keep an eye on our dedicated iOS 15 update tracker to get the latest updates on the topic.
Update 1 (September 22)
09:59 am (IST): Apple dropped the first iOS 15.1 betas today for developers and, lo and behold, the much-anticipated SharePlay feature has reportedly been re-enabled suggesting that we can see it go live for the public sooner rather than later.
Update 2 (September 23)
09:44 am (IST): The Cupertino tech giant has now dropped a new public beta update for macOS Monterey but it too misses out on the SharePlay feature as noted here.
Update 3 (September 25)
12:05 pm (IST): An individual on Twitter has shared an interesting insight into the situation. Here’s what they have to say:
Do note that this is just speculation and the official information shared by Apple just says that we can expect the feature later this fall.
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