Facebook takes on Video Conferencing capabilities

April 29, 2020 Source - CNET

– Source CNET
The world’s largest social media group announced on Friday that it was rolling out
Messenger Rooms — where users can join video calls with as many as 50 people — to its
Facebook and Messenger apps for free.
Company executive Stan Chudnovsky said the products were built “with privacy and
safety top of mind” and Facebook would not be able to view or listen to the calls.
Messenger Rooms privacy protections include the ability to control who sees your room,
and can lock or unlock it. If it’s unlocked, anyone with the link can join and share the room
with others. But the room creator has to be present to start the call. They can control who
can join, and can remove participants at any time, too. People can report a room for violating
Facebook rules — though those reports will not include any video or audio from the call.
Facebook doesn’t listen to your calls at all, the company said.
How to create a Facebook Messenger Room
Once it’s available in your area, here’s how to create a Room from your phone:
1. Open the Messenger app.
2. Tap the People tab at the bottom right of the screen.
3. Tap Create a Room, and select the people who you want to join.
4. To share a room with people who don’t have a Facebook account, you can share the
link with them. You can also share the room in your News Feed, Groups and Events.
You can join a room from your phone or computer — no need to download anything,
according to Facebook.
Facebook plans to add ways to create Rooms from Instagram Direct, WhatsApp and
Portal as well. Features will include 14 camera filters and changeable backgrounds.
Watch this space for more updates….!!!