call quality

Winsage
February 14, 2025
Microsoft has introduced a new icon on the Windows 11 taskbar that provides access to AI-driven Windows Studio Effects, which enhance video call quality with features like background blurring, simulated direct eye contact, improved lighting, and user centering. The icon appears when compatible applications are using the webcam, allowing users to see which application is accessing it, thus enhancing privacy. However, the feature is limited to devices with specific hardware requirements, including 16GB of RAM and a CPU with a neural processing unit (NPU), potentially restricting access for many users. This initiative is part of Microsoft's strategy to promote AI features, but user feedback has been mixed, with some expressing disappointment over the lack of traditional taskbar functionalities and questioning the necessity of these enhancements for professional use.
AppWizard
December 26, 2024
In 2024, Made by Google released multiple updates for the Pixel phone, introducing new features and enhancing existing functionalities across six updates. - January Feature Drop: Launched with the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, it included the Pixel Thermometer app for forehead temperature readings, Circle to Search, and the rebranding of Quick Share from Nearby Share. - March Feature Drop: Introduced with Android 14 QPR2, it featured an expandable Bluetooth Quick Settings Tile, a Material You volume slider, new casting options, and a "Hello?" button for the Call Screen feature. The Pixel Tablet received the Gboard Voice Toolbar. - June Feature Drop: Marked by the early launch of the Pixel 8a, it introduced Audio Emoji, Display Port Support for external screens, Gemini Nano technology, and camera improvements for various Pixel models. The Android 14 QPR3 update focused on minor tweaks. - Pixel 9 Series Launch: Debuted alongside Android 14, backporting features from the Android 15 Beta. Introduced three new applications: Pixel Screenshots, Pixel Studio, and Pixel Weather, along with Gemini Live and on-device Call Notes. - Android 15/October Drop: Introduced Android 15 with a Private Space option, Predictive Back functionality, a redesigned screenshot interface, underwater photography capabilities for the Pixel 9 series, and an enhanced Adaptive Vibration feature. - December Drop: Included Android 15 QPR1 with a Material You redesign for Settings, charging optimization, enhancements to the Pixel Screenshots app, a clear voice feature for the Pixel Recorder, broader rollout of contextual replies for Gemini, and Dual Screen Portrait Mode for foldable devices. Google extended Android OS updates for the Pixel 6 and 7 series.
AppWizard
November 21, 2024
Meta has released a comprehensive update for Facebook Messenger, introducing several new features aimed at enhancing user experience. Key updates include the introduction of AI Backgrounds for video calls, allowing users to customize their environments with prompts or pre-made options. Improvements have also been made to audio and video call quality, including HD quality, advanced noise suppression, and voice isolation. Users can now leave audio or video messages for unanswered calls and use Siri for hands-free call initiation. Additionally, Messenger now has default end-to-end encryption for enhanced security, the ability to edit sent messages, and the introduction of a dedicated chatbot powered by Meta AI.
AppWizard
November 21, 2024
Meta Platform Inc. has updated its Messenger app to enhance user experience during calls. Key features include the ability to personalize call backgrounds using AI-generated images, the introduction of HD video calls for clearer visuals over WiFi, background noise dampers, and voice isolation features to improve audio quality. Users can leave audio or video messages when calls are unanswered. Additionally, voice assistance integration allows users to request Siri to make calls or send messages hands-free.
AppWizard
November 21, 2024
Facebook Messenger is introducing several innovative features to enhance the calling experience for users, including AI-generated backgrounds for video calls, high-definition (HD) video calls, background noise suppression, voice isolation, the ability to leave audio and video messages, and Siri integration for hands-free calling and messaging. These updates aim to improve communication quality and user engagement on the platform.
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