Enhanced Video Calls with AI-Generated Backgrounds

Meta Upgrades Messenger with HD Video Calling and Noise Suppression

Meta has announced that it’s adding HD video calling and noise suppression to its Messenger app, along with several other features like AI backgrounds that help bring it up to par with other popular smartphone video calling apps.

HD Video Calling and Noise Suppression

HD video calling is enabled by default on Wi-Fi but can be turned on for calls using your cell data plan in the “Call settings” menu. You’ll also find options to adjust noise cancellation or switch your call’s audio output. Meta says it’s giving users the ability to leave voice or video messages as well.

AI-Generated Backgrounds

Messenger now has AI-generated backgrounds. To try them inside Messenger, tap the effects icon in a call’s sidebar, describe what you want in a prompt box, and Meta AI will generate a background for you. Meta has been rolling out AI image generation elsewhere, including in Messenger chats and on Facebook and Instagram.

Hands-Free Calling and Messages via Siri

Lastly, Meta has added hands-free calling and messages via Apple’s Siri voice assistant. If you say something like “using Messenger” at the end when you ask Siri to make a call or send a text, and it should do so with Meta’s app instead of one of Apple’s built-in ones.

Conclusion

Meta’s latest updates to Messenger aim to make video calling and messaging more seamless and enjoyable. With HD video calling, noise suppression, AI-generated backgrounds, and hands-free calling and messages via Siri, users can expect a more premium experience. These features are already available in other popular video calling apps, but Meta’s implementation is sure to bring it up to par.

FAQs

Q: How do I enable HD video calling in Messenger?

A: HD video calling is enabled by default on Wi-Fi, but you can turn it on for calls using your cell data plan in the “Call settings” menu.

Q: Can I adjust noise cancellation in Messenger?

A: Yes, you can adjust noise cancellation or switch your call’s audio output in the “Call settings” menu.

Q: How do I use AI-generated backgrounds in Messenger?

A: To try AI-generated backgrounds, tap the effects icon in a call’s sidebar, describe what you want in a prompt box, and Meta AI will generate a background for you.

Q: Can I use Siri to make calls and send messages with Messenger?

A: Yes, you can use Siri to make calls and send messages with Messenger by saying something like “using Messenger” at the end when you ask Siri to make a call or send a text.