Meta is introducing new options for Messenger, its messaging app, together with AI-powered noise suppression.
Messenger is getting HD video calls and voice isolation, each of which might be enabled through the decision settings menu. HD calls at the moment are the default for calls positioned over Wi-Fi, Meta says, and an choice for calls over mobile.
Messenger additionally now permits you to go away audio or video voice messages when contacts aren’t obtainable, like a digital voicemail. When somebody doesn’t reply a name, you’ll be able to faucet the brand new “Record message” button to ship an audio or video recording.
There’s new Siri integration. On iOS, you’ll be able to ask Siri to assist make calls and messages by asking one thing like “Hey Siri, send a message to Cassandra on Messenger” after which dictating what that message can be.
Lastly, Meta launched AI backgrounds for video calls, which it previewed earlier within the yr. Quickly, Meta says, you’ll be capable to create AI-generated backgrounds by tapping the “effects” icon within the sidebar throughout Messenger video calls and deciding on “Backgrounds.”
The updates to Messenger come after Meta rolled out a brand new communities characteristic for the app, constructed its Meta AI chatbot into the Messenger search bar, an added instruments to share massive information. Towards the top of final yr, Meta additionally made end-to-end encryption the default for Messenger conversations.
