Facebook allowing select users to test their voice and video calling feature in their main app to simplify calls without launching their stand-alone Messenger application.
Years ago, the social media giant separated Messenger from its main programme, requiring users to download a second software to exchange messages and conduct calls.
Facebook has been attempting to integrate communications across its suite of products since September when it first permitted it between Instagram and Messenger. Users can now chat, and make video calls with friends on the other service without having to download both apps.
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It intends to incorporate WhatsApp into the mix in the future.
However, a Facebook spokesperson stated on Monday that customers should continue to use Messenger for full-featured chatting, audio, and video calling feature.
The Horizon Workrooms beta test comes as many organisations continue to work from home; after the COVID-19 outbreak shut down physical workspaces and as a new variant spreads around the world.
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The world’s largest social network, Facebook has actively invested in virtual and augmented reality. It has been manufacturing gear like its Oculus VR headsets, working on AR glasses and wristband technologies; also purchasing a slew of VR companies, including BigBox VR.
Gaining control in this arena, which Facebook believes will be the next great computing platform. It will allow the company to become less dependent on other hardware manufacturers in the future; such as Apple, according to the company.
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