WhatsApp’s next update might save you from unwanted video call surprises (APK teardown)

by dbadmin | Mar 11, 2025 | Authority Insights, Meta, News, video conferencing, WhatsApp

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority WhatsApp is testing a new feature that lets users turn off their camera before accepting video calls. Right now, your front camera turns on automatically when you receive a video call, and you can only turn it off after...

Google Meet is making this picture-perfect feature available to all

by dbadmin | Nov 19, 2024 | Google, google meet, News, video conferencing

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Automatic framing is now available to all Google Meet users. Previously, the feature was only available to select Workspace customers. The feature will also now keep you centered when using a virtual background. Back in...

Google Meet can now transcribe and record meetings by default

by dbadmin | Oct 8, 2024 | Google, google meet, News, video conferencing

Workspace users are getting the options to record and transcribe Google Meet calls by default Participants concerned about privacy can always turn the tools off. Accounts with Gemini AI can also use its note-taking feature on Meet calls by default. Video meetings are...

Google’s 3D video calling system ‘Project Starline’ to hit market in 2025

by dbadmin | May 13, 2024 | Google, google meet, News, video conferencing

Google’s Project Starline is moving out of the experimental phase and will go commercial in 2025 through a partnership with HP. This innovative video conferencing system aims to simulate face-to-face interactions by utilizing 3D imaging to create a “magic window”...

Google Phone app could be getting a FaceTime-like feature

by dbadmin | Mar 8, 2024 | google meet, Google Pixel, News, video conferencing

Google is testing a new feature in the Phone app that lets you seamlessly switch from a regular phone call to a Google Meet video call with just a tap.  This feature is currently in beta testing and only showing up for a limited number of users on Pixel phones....

Google finally let someone try out its secret ‘Project Starline’ tech

by dbadmin | May 18, 2023 | Google, News, video conferencing

Credit: MKBHD YouTuber MKBHD had the opportunity to try out and record Google’s Project Starline in action. Project Starline tech has shrunk down in size from being a booth full of hardware to being not larger than a TV on a stand with some cameras and speakers. It...