What Does ‘f’ Symbol Mean on FaceTime

Recently updated your iPhone to iOS 17 and can’t figure out what the new f symbol means on FaceTime. Well, you are alone. The new “f” icon on FaceTime represents the background blur feature. It is just an upgraded version of the man icon inside a circle found in iOS 16 and isn’t something new likeEffects in FaceTime. Keep reading to learn what does f symbol means on FaceTime in iOS 17 and how it works.

f Icon on FaceTime in iOS 17

As explained above, the F icon in an activeFaceTimecall represents the background blur feature and can be enabled with just a tap. When enabled, the F icon adds a depth-of-field effect on your face and blurs the surroundings, making you look sharper and clearer.

Not only this, your iPhone also allows you to adjust the intensity of the background blur via the Control Center.

Here’s how:

And that’s it; this was all you needed to know about the all-new “f” symbol on FaceTime.

Vikhyat Rishi

Vikhyat has a bachelor’s degree in Electronic and Communication Engineering and over five years of writing experience. His passion for technology and Apple products led him to Beebom, where he specializes in writing App features, How To’s and app troubleshooting guides for fellow Apple users. When not typing away on his MacBook Pro, he loves exploring the real world.

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