WhatsApp Introduces Low-Light Mode for Enhanced Video Calling Experience
WhatsApp has introduced a new Low-Light Mode for video calls, enhancing visibility in dim environments. This feature improves video quality by reducing graininess, allowing for clearer connections. Available on iOS and Android, users can easily activate it during calls. This update also includes new filters and background options, making WhatsApp a competitive choice for video communication. Stay connected with improved video calling, even in low-light conditions.
WhatsApp Introduces New Filters and Backgrounds for Video Calls
WhatsApp is revolutionizing video calls with new filters and backgrounds, allowing users to personalize their interactions. The update includes 10 filters ranging from classic to artistic styles, and 10 backgrounds that enhance the video call environment. Additionally, features like ‘Touch Up’ and ‘Low Light’ improve user appearance and video quality. This update aims to create a more engaging and enjoyable video calling experience for users worldwide.
Google Meet Introduces Seamless Device Switching Feature for Users
Google Meet introduces a new ‘Switch here’ feature that allows seamless transitions between devices during meetings, catering to the needs of remote workers. This enhancement reflects Google’s commitment to offering a flexible and convenient meeting experience for both business and personal account users. As the competition in the video conferencing market heats up, Google’s move to incorporate device switching showcases the company’s dedication to staying competitive and meeting the evolving demands of remote work.
Google Meet Introduces New Face Touch-Up Filters for Desktop Users
Google Meet introduces new face touch-up filters for desktop users, providing subtle and smoothing effects to lightly touch up complexion before joining a meeting. Users can choose from two filters and access the options in Meet settings, but the feature is only available to paid users on specific plans. Google’s approach focuses on subtle enhancements rather than drastic alterations, reflecting ongoing efforts to cater to the evolving needs of remote communication and collaboration.
Social Media Platform X Rolls Out New Calling Feature, Revealing User Locations
Strangers can now see the locations of users on X after the social media platform rolled out a new calling feature. Concerns have been raised by liberty groups and digital rights campaigners about the potential privacy and safety risks. The Information Commissioner’s Office emphasized the need for platforms to protect personal information. X’s new feature reveals a user’s IP address when they are called, potentially exposing their physical location and making them vulnerable to ‘doxxing’. The ability to disable the feature has also been met with reported difficulties.