Published 19:33 IST, November 21st 2024

Facebook Messenger now lets users make HD video calls, suppress noise during calls: How to use

Meta has rolled out a major update to Facebook Messenger that improves the video calling experience on the platform. Here's what's new in the app.

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Facebook Messenger update: Meta has rolled out major improvements to Facebook Messenger's video calling feature. company today anounced a host of new features including AI Backgrounds, HD Video Calls and Noise Suppression to name a few, that are aimed at improving overall video calling experience on platform.

Facebook Messenger update: AI Background feature, how to use

Meta today announced an AI Backgrounds feature for Facebook Messenger that will enable users to generate images using Meta AI that can be used as background during video calls. To use this feature, users will have to tap Effects icon during a video call, in description for image that y want to use as background and n select image from list of AI-generated images.

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Facebook Messenger update: HD Video calls, how to enable

In dition to this, Meta has rolled out HD video calls feature for Messenger. This feature will improve overall video quality during a video call. Meta says that HD quality will be enabled by default for video calls me on Wi-Fi. However, users will have to enable it manually during a call me using cellular data. To enable this feature, users will have to go to Settings menu and toggle on 'Mobile data for HD video' feature.

Facebook Messenger update: Background noise suppression, how to use

Meta has also rolled out background noise suppression and voice isolation features giving users access to clearer sound during video calls. se features can be enabled within Call Settings in Messenger.

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Facebook Messenger update: Voice, Video Messages, how to use

Lastly, Meta has also introduced audio and video messaging features in Messenger. Meta says that with this feature, users will be able to leave an audio or a video voice message when ir friends don't pick up a call. Users can simply tap Record Message button on call screen to leave an audio message for unanswered audio calls or a video message for unanswered video calls. 

19:33 IST, November 21st 2024