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How to send animated reactions on FaceTime with iOS 17
On Apple iOS 17, you can animate your reactions on FaceTime and other video calls, either manually or through gestures. For example, you can create a heart shape with your hands and little red hearts will start erupting from the middle.
The Google Nest Hub Max is losing some of its Zoom and Meet conferencing functionality
Say goodbye to cooking while on Google Meet or Zoom.
X CEO confirms video calls are coming to the platform
X (formerly Twitter) CEO Linda Yaccarino confirmed today that video chat is coming to the platform. In an interview with CNBC’s Sara Eisen, Yaccarino said, “Soon you’ll be able to make video chat calls without having to give your phone number to anyone on the platform.” The move reflects Yaccarino and Musk’s mission to build X into an “everything app” that includes long-form videos, payments and creator subscriptions.
Meta now lets you make video calls using a cartoon avatar
Meta has unveiled the option to use animated avatars for video calls. The company frames this as a “third option” that rests between an audio-only call and a full video call. You can participate in video conversations, but it’ll be your avatar that the other participants see.
Sony Bravia TV owners can soon take Zoom calls from the couch
Sony Bravia TVs will be the first hardware to support the upcoming Zoom for TV app on Google Play. Although remote work has dwindled as corporations beckon their underlings back to the office, those still enjoying work-from-home or hybrid arrangements could soon attend virtual meetings from their living room couches. It follows Apple’s WWDC 2023 announcement that FaceTime is coming to Apple TV (via mounted iPhones) later this year.
Zoom’s avatars now let you appear as a cartoon version of yourself
Zoom is adding cartoonish human avatars to video meetings, for times when you don't want to appear on camera.
Microsoft Teams takes on Facebook groups with community hubs
Microsoft Teams now has community hubs that let you organize your local sports team or carpooling group.
Microsoft Teams makes it easier to host meetings using sign language
Microsoft Teams now has a sign language view that helps people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Microsoft's Teams Premium service uses AI to recap your meetings
Microsoft has unveiled Teams Premium, which boosts video meetings with AI-powered recaps and translations.
Zoom suffered a major outage that may have cancelled your video meetings
Zoom is recovering from a major outage that prevented anyone from starting or joining meetings.
Google decided having two apps called Meet was a good idea
Google is merging Meet features into its Duo video calling app, but the old app isn't going anywhere.
Zoom brings end-to-end encryption to its cloud phone service
E2EE protection is coming to meeting breakout rooms as well.
Microsoft Teams is using AI to prevent awkward interruptions in video calls
Microsoft Teams' new AI upgrades can eliminate video chat nuisances, including echoes and awkward interruptions.
Meta adds a new ‘Calls’ tab to Messenger
Calls on the messaging app have increased by 40 percent since 2020.
Google is merging Duo and Meet into a single video calling platform
Google is about to simplify its communication services.
Zoom's desktop apps now respond to raised hands and thumbs-up gestures
You can now send a reaction in Zoom on PCs just by raising your hand or giving a thumbs-up.
Zoom releases fix for Mac bug that keeps mics active after calls
Zoom has rolled out an update for its Mac app to fix a bug that could potentially cause privacy issues for users.
Dell put a 4K webcam in its new 4K video conferencing monitor
Dell attempts to make the perfect pandemic monitor.
Portal users can now bring sign language interpreters into video calls
Meta Portal devices now serve as video relays for hard of hearing people who may need interpreters.
Microsoft Teams adds end-to-end encryption for one-on-one calls
Microsoft Teams now has end-to-end encryption for calls, but only for one-on-one sessions right now.
