In a bid to integrate, Facebook unveils Messenger Rooms on WhatsApp for web

People can now access Messenger Rooms which allow group video calls of up to 50 people with no time limit via WhatsApp on the desktop

facebook, messenger
Facebook launched the video conferencing tool Messenger Rooms in May to take on Zoom and other video platforms.
IANS New Delhi
2 min read Last Updated : Aug 01 2020 | 6:13 PM IST

In the next step to integrate its family of apps that are being used by 3.14 billion users globally, Facebook has integrated Messenger rooms with WhatsApp on the Web.

People can now access Messenger Rooms which allow group video calls of up to 50 people with no time limit via WhatsApp on the desktop.

It will enable users to connect with their friends and family via Messenger Rooms from their PCs and laptops.

The Messenger Rooms integration is yet to arrive on WhatsApp on mobile.

There was, however, no official word on Messenger rooms arriving on WhatsApp for the Web but several users reported the access on social media platforms.

ALSO READ: Aus plans to force FB, Google to pay for news; to address power imbalance

Facebook launched the video conferencing tool Messenger Rooms in May to take on Zoom and other video platforms.

In Facebook Messenger Rooms, the users can post links in their News Feed or in Groups or event pages.

Rooms can be created right from Messenger and gives people the ability to share links to invite anyone to join, even if they don't have a Facebook account.

The social networking giant has also introduced a new tool for users to broadcast live to Facebook from Messenger Rooms.

This feature was rolled out in some countries on Facebook and Messenger web last week and will soon expand to all countries where Messenger Rooms is available as well as to the Facebook and Messenger mobile app and Messenger desktop app.

Between WhatsApp and Messenger, more than 700 million accounts participate in calls every day. In many countries, video calling on Messenger and WhatsApp more than doubled, and views of Facebook Live and Instagram Live videos increased significantly.

 

One subscription. Two world-class reads.

Already subscribed? Log in

Subscribe to read the full story →
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

Topics :FacebookFacebook MessengerwhatsappVideo CallingFacebook LiveInstagram

Next Story