Facebook has officially announced its newest Messenger-enabled video chatting devices, Portal and Portal+.
The two products look similar in form to the Amazon Show. They’re tablet-esque devices which can be situated anywhere in the house, allowing the user to talk face-to-face with friends and family, no matter the distance.
The smallest of the bunch is the bog-standard Facebook Portal, which offers a 10-inch touch-sensitive display at a 1280 x 800 resolution. The Portal+ is a measurable step up, both in size and resolution. It contains a larger high-definition 15-inch screen which boasts a 1920 x 1080 resolution.
This large screen will lend itself nicely to group calls. Portal supports group calls of up to seven people at a time, which is pretty respectable. That said, you should bear in mind that each participant has to be using Facebook Messenger — which is a bit of a non-starter if you’re hoping to use it for business calls.
Portal boasts some pleasing AI enhancements that lend themselves well to totally hands-free calls. One, called Smart Camera, automatically pans in order to ensure everyone is in the shot, while Smart Sound minimizes background noise and emphasizes the voice of the person talking.
source: thenextweb.com
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