
WhatsApp rolls out voice and video calls for some desktop and web users
When a WhatsApp Web user will receive a voice call on desktop, a separate window will appear where he/ she can accept or decline the incoming call.

Nearly 25 years ago, David Foster Wallace's Infinite Jest predicted the Zoom call phenomenon, and its demise
The novel depicts a conjectural North American superstate during the first decade of the 21st century. But what if we were living out Wallace’s speculative fiction?

Zoom releases a new Single Sign-On authentication feature to make online classes more secure
Every student asking to join a meeting will be properly identified using the name of the identity provider or IDP.

Microsoft Teams allows users to upload photos as background images on video calls
Microsoft Teams has introduced a blurring effect for the background as well as a library of pre-installed images.

Zoom introduces option to disable personal meeting IDs in an attempt to curb Zoombombing
Zoombombing is basically when an uninvited person joins a Zoom meeting, usually by guessing or somehow acquiring the meeting ID.

Google decodes the science behind why remote video calling does not appeal to some employees
Google spokesperson says science shows that teams who periodically share personal information perform better than teams who don’t.

Google Duo adds new features for better video calling experience including increased group limit, personalised videos, more
Google is making optimisations to ensure that video calls on Duo are clear and uninterrupted.

Decade in review: Smartphone features that changed the definition of a 'phone'
In this smartphone era, apps have helped make video calls, GIFs, emojis and audio messaging preferred modes of communication.

Facebook to launch group chats that allow up to 250 members for Facebook Groups
Previously, Facebook allowed only up to 150 people on a Group chat at once.

Petcube's new gadgets will let pets take selfie videos and call you up when you're away
Petcube Play has a built-in laser that owners can control using the mobile app, while Petcube Bites can let users launch treats in the air as a reward.

Reliance Jio says no benefit from drop in IUC, all benefits passed on to customer via free voice call
Reliance Jio said it is committed to implementing the most efficient telecommunications network in India and passing on the benefits of technology to Indian customers

Truecaller now allows you to make a video call directly from the app using Google Duo
The feature, that went live on 1 August, will now make high-quality video calling available to the over 250 million Truecaller users globally.

India tops the list of countries that use WhatsApp video calling with 50 million video calls per day
India accounts to about 50 million of the total 340 million WhatsApp video calling minutes per day.

Google Duo has crossed 10 million downloads on the Play Store, but is it enough?
Google Duo came out of nowhere and showed the world how intuitive and simple a video calling app can be, and it's now at 10 million downloads

Skype comes to Linux, Chrome and Chromebooks
Microsoft has announced that it is bringing Skype, the popular video calling and messaging app to Linux , Chrome and, Chromebook devices.

Microsoft rolls out Skype for web browsers
Microsoft has released a test version of Skype that lets people make Internet calls from web browsers, eliminating the need to install special applications.

How Reliance Jio plans to transform the mobile data game
Apart from 4G handsets, SIM cards, chipsets and dongles, another plan on the cards is to launch a 4G Wi-Fi card the size of a visiting card, which becomes a personal wi-fi hotspot.

How Reliance Jio plans to transform the mobile data game
Apart from 4G handsets, SIM cards, chipsets and dongles, another plan on the cards is to launch a 4G Wi-Fi card the size of a visiting card, which becomes a personal wi-fi hotspot.

Six Best Practices For Moving To A Culture Of Extreme Collaboration: Gartner
XC is enabled by combing four nexus forces into a pattern that can dramatically innovate the way people behave, communicate, work together and maintain relationships.

Now, make video calls even from Mt Everest!
Mountaineers attempting to scale the world's highest peak Mount Everest from Tibet will now be able to make video calls with their mobile phones as the largest Chinese mobile company has established its station at a 5,200-meter-high base camp.