You can now create a new video chat room straight from Instagram.
Instagram now offers the ability to create new Messenger Rooms and invite friends to join the conversation right from the app. Facebook unveiled Messenger Rooms last month in a bid to counter the fast-growing Zoom video conferencing service. Facebook had said at that time that it will be integrating Messenger in Instagram, and now that integration is live. Messenger Rooms integration allows users to create private video chat rooms where up to 50 participants can join. Even those without a Facebook account can join the conversation.
“Starting today, you can create messenger Rooms on Instagram and invite anyone to join,” Instagram said on Twitter.
You can create a new room and invite friends on Instagram, after which you will be taken to Messenger. As mentioned above, as many as 50 people can join, including those who are not on Facebook. Moreover, you can also lock the room when you don’t want more people to enter the conversation.
A video shared by Instagram shows the steps to use the new feature. You first need to go to Instagram Direct messages. There, tap on the video chat icon. Then select Create a Room. You can now send invitations for the room to your Instagram friends. Instagram will then create a room and show a link to it. Additionally, it will give the option to Join Room or Send Link. If you tap on Join Room, Instagram will ask to open the room in the Messenger app.
Messenger Rooms integration is coming to WhatsApp as well and the same has reportedly been spotted in the beta versions of the app. It is said to be available on WhatsApp Beta for Android right now.
Messenger Rooms by Facebook has come at a time when group video calls have seen a surge in demand and previously lesser-known players like Zoom have grown quickly.
BHU expands digital learning reach with 63 new online courses
Boeing shares plunge 8% after Air India flight crashes minutes after takeoff in Ahmedabad
Child labour a curse: Yogi Adityanath calls for united stand against exploitation
Andhra govt to distribute education kits to 35.94 lakh students under SRKVM scheme
Air India flight to London crashes near Ahmedabad with 242 onboard
Air India flight to London crashes near Ahmedabad with 242 onboard
Trump’s new green card medical test rule sparks backlash amid LA protests
No MDR on UPI: Govt slams 'baseless' reports, reaffirms free digital payments
Clashes erupt near Kolkata over land row, 5 police personnel injured
Elon Musk admits he ‘went too far’ in Trump feud after explosive fallout
BHU expands digital learning reach with 63 new online courses
Boeing shares plunge 8% after Air India flight crashes minutes after takeoff in Ahmedabad
Child labour a curse: Yogi Adityanath calls for united stand against exploitation
Andhra govt to distribute education kits to 35.94 lakh students under SRKVM scheme
Air India flight to London crashes near Ahmedabad with 242 onboard
Air India flight to London crashes near Ahmedabad with 242 onboard
Trump’s new green card medical test rule sparks backlash amid LA protests
No MDR on UPI: Govt slams 'baseless' reports, reaffirms free digital payments
Clashes erupt near Kolkata over land row, 5 police personnel injured
Elon Musk admits he ‘went too far’ in Trump feud after explosive fallout
Copyright© educationpost.in 2024 All Rights Reserved.
Designed and Developed by @Pyndertech