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JioMeet, a free video calling app by Reliance Jio, launched in India; allows up to 100 participants at one time
Tech2 News Staff •The company says that JioMeet will let users make uninterrupted calls that are up to 24 hours long.
Similar to Zoom, Google Duo will now let you share invite links for group calls
Trendingdesk •Google Duo users just have to add people in a group and an invite link will appear on the screen.
Telegram’s monthly user base rises to 400 million; messaging app plans to launch group video calls later this year
Trendingdesk •Telegram’s comments on the security of video calls come amid criticism directed at popular video calling app Zoom over security and privacy issues.
Zoom video calling app exposing users to ‘Zoombombing’ that leads to online abuse
•Zoom raiders often employ shocking imagery, racial epithets and profanity to derail video conferences.
Microsoft says Skype users surge 70 percent amid Coronavirus Outbreak
•Microsoft's Skype has seen a surge in userbase to 40 million users post-Coronavirus Outbreak.
How to use the Houseparty app privately
Tech2 News Staff •Houseparty app lets you video call up to eight people at a time. Here is how you can make sure your chats remain private.
Facebook to announce second version of its video chat device Portal later this year
•The release of new video chat devices fits into Facebook’s focus toward private messaging by encryption of conversations on more of its messaging services.
Skype introduces mobile screen-sharing feature for all the Android and iOS users
Tech2 News Staff •Skype users can now share their mobile device's screens with the other person during a call.
Microsoft's Skype now lets you call 50 people together on a group conference
•Skype is doubling the number of people that can simultaneously be on a video or audio group call.
Instagram now lets you video chat in DMs with six people at the same time
Tech2 News Staff •Earlier Instagram allowed only 4 people to video call simultaneously. Now that number has been bumped by a big 2.