According to online sources, Facebook is working on an alternative to Microsoft Teams. We are talking about a service called Messenger Room, a desktop client for interacting with which is currently being tested by developers. Screenshots have been posted online showing what the application will look like.
The current worldwide tense situation caused by the coronavirus pandemic makes software that allows you to organize video conferences and hold virtual meetings extremely popular. Therefore, the popularity of applications such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom has been skyrocketing over the past few weeks. It looks like Facebook intends to release its own alternative soon. The source says that the developers are currently testing an application to interact with the Messenger Room service on Windows 10 and macOS computers.
It is assumed that the service will allow you to create video conferences with the ability to set individual permissions for each of the participants. Users will be able to share the screen, and will also be able to turn off the camera if necessary, communicating with other participants in the meeting via audio only. It is expected the appearance of the function of recording video conferences for later viewing.
Most likely, users who have an account on the social network Facebook will be able to log in to the service. Facebook is reportedly planning to integrate Messenger Room into WhatsApp and Instagram for Android and iOS devices. As for Messenger Room for Windows 10, the app is in early development.
In addition to low cost or even the possibility of free use, Messenger Room is likely to be easy to use, and owners of devices running Windows, macOS, Android and iOS will be able to interact with the service.
Source: 3dnews.ru