Messenger gets HD video calls, AI backgrounds, and more

Meta is introducing new features to its messaging app, Messenger, including AI-powered noise suppression, HD video calls, voice isolation, and the ability to leave audio or video voice messages. HD calls will now be the default for calls made over Wi-Fi, and an option for calls over cellular. The company has also integrated Siri into the iOS version of the app, allowing users to make calls and send messages using voice commands.

In addition, Meta has launched AI backgrounds for video calls, which users can create by tapping the "effects" icon during a video call. These updates follow the recent introduction of a new communities feature, the integration of the Meta AI chatbot into the Messenger search bar, and tools for sharing large files. Meta has also made end-to-end encryption the default for Messenger conversations.

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Meta is introducing new features for its Messenger app, including AI-powered noise suppression, HD video calls, voice isolation, and the ability to leave audio or video voice messages.
HD calls are now the default for calls placed over Wi-Fi, and there is an option for calls over cellular.
There's new Siri integration for iOS users, allowing them to make calls and send messages via Siri.
Meta has also launched AI backgrounds for video calls, and users will soon be able to create AI-generated backgrounds by tapping the “effects” icon during Messenger video calls.

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