Messenger release a slew of new call-related features

According to Meta, users spend over 7 billion minutes on calls Messenger calls every day. (Gotta admit, that's a lot more than we thought.) Their latest product release aims to improve the quality of life of this eager user base.

Here's what's new:

• If you're on WiFi, Messenger will automatically make your video calls HD.

• Messenger introduced a noise suppression feature, so your call with grandma is crystal clear, even if she has the TV on blast.

• Messenger shipped what is perhaps the most defining AI feature of our time: AI-generated backgrounds. You can't stop innovation.

• You can now trigger Messenger calls by asking Siri.

• Finally, you can also leave voice notes when your friend is rude enough not to pick up the phone.

Meta is on a tear

Don't know if you noticed but Meta shipping like crazy.

• On Instagram, Meta shipped a bunch of DM features, a feature to reset your recommendation algorithm, teen protection features, and more.

• On Threads, Meta shipped communities, an educational portal, custom feeds, and more.

• Across all Meta products, they've shipped a bunch of AI features as well as open-source AI models.

The pace of their product teams is a sight to behold.