Large video calls can now be made in… Facebook Messenger Room “Facebook Messenger Rooms” on any profile, page, or group. Facebook said on Thursday that it is rolling out a feature that allows users to broadcast a live video call with up to 50 people.
The company said users can invite people to join Messenger Rooms, including those who don’t have a Facebook account, to make group video calls and then broadcast the room live on any profile, page or group on the platform.
The move bolsters Facebook’s efforts to grab a share of video calling platforms and demand for video conferencing services, which has turned Zoom Video Communications into a household name and industry leader.
Other tech companies have rolled out similar features to attract users, with Alphabet-owned Google allowing users to host free video conferences on Meet.
Facebook said it has started rolling out the feature in some countries on its platform and Messenger web starting Thursday and will soon expand to all countries where Messenger Rooms are available.
Live broadcasts from Facebook Pages doubled in June compared to a year earlier due to a jump in live broadcasts since March, when many countries began imposing lockdowns and social quarantine measures in response to prevent the COVID-19 pandemic from spreading.
Source:gadgets
