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Facebook announced several new features for its Portal video-calling devices today. The company hopes these updates will make Portal more useful and fun for families and friends. Existing Portal owners will receive these features automatically. New buyers will find them pre-installed.
(Facebook Announces New Features For Facebook Portal)
One key update introduces “Story Time.” This feature uses augmented reality to bring children’s books to life during video calls. Grandparents reading remotely can trigger interactive animations. Characters and effects appear directly on the pages. It aims to make long-distance reading more engaging for kids.
Another addition is “Workrooms.” This feature lets Portal users join Facebook’s new virtual work meeting spaces. People can see their colleagues in a shared virtual room. They can also collaborate on documents during the call. Facebook thinks this will help Portal compete better in the home office market.
Portal devices will now support more video services. Users can watch shows from Discovery+, Sling TV, and other platforms directly on their Portal screen. The expanded entertainment options aim to make Portal a central hub for home media. The integration works through simple voice commands.
Facebook also highlighted improved multi-party calling. Up to eight people can join a single video chat on Portal devices now. The call view automatically adjusts to show everyone clearly. The company says this makes group calls feel more natural.
(Facebook Announces New Features For Facebook Portal)
Existing Portal models get these features for free. Pricing for new devices remains unchanged. Facebook believes these updates make Portal an even better tool for staying connected.