Apple’s big new software update that will roll out to iPhones and iPads this fall — iOS 12 — includes a new group FaceTime feature. That means you’ll be able to start a group video chat with up to 32 people on a single FaceTime call.

You’ll need to install the iOS 12 public preview to try this for yourself now. Otherwise you’ll need to wait until the fall, when Apple rolls out the iOS 12 update to everyone.

Starting a group FaceTime chat is really simple. Here’s how to do it:

• First, start a group chat with everyone you want to join the call. I’ve found this is a little less buggy than using the FaceTime app.
• Next, inside the iMessage group chat, tap the top of the screen where Apple displays the icons of the people currently in the text message chain. It looks like this:

Source: Tech CNBC
Apple's big new iPhone update will let you start group FaceTime calls, here's how