Meta has announced significant upgrades to Messenger's calling capabilities, introducing AI-powered backgrounds, HD video calls, and improved audio features. These updates come as users collectively spend over 7 billion minutes daily on calls across Facebook and Messenger platforms.
Major Feature Additions
AI-Generated Video Backgrounds
Building on September's chat theme personalization, Messenger now offers AI-generated backgrounds for video calls. Users can create custom backgrounds by accessing the effects icon in the video call sidebar and selecting "Backgrounds," allowing for more personalized conversations.
Enhanced Call Quality
The platform now delivers superior call quality through multiple improvements:
- HD video calls enabled by default on WiFi
- Optional HD calling on cellular data
- Background noise suppression
- Voice isolation technology
- Clearer audio transmission
New Messaging Capabilities
Meta has expanded Messenger's communication options with:
- Audio voice messages for missed audio calls
- Video messages for unanswered video calls
- Recording functionality through a dedicated "Record message" button
- Seamless message integration with calling features
Hands-Free Integration
The update introduces Siri integration for Messenger, enabling:
- Voice-activated calls
- Hands-free message sending
- Voice command control
- Message dictation capabilities
This comprehensive update represents Meta's commitment to evolving Messenger into a more versatile and user-friendly communication platform, addressing user feedback while incorporating advanced AI technology.
