Facebook Launches AR Masks for Video Calls
(Facebook Introduces New “AR” Masks For Video Calls)
MENLO PARK, CA – Facebook today announced new augmented reality (AR) masks for video calls. People can use these masks during video chats on Facebook Messenger and Instagram. The masks change how a person looks on screen.
Users pick masks directly from the camera menu before or during a call. Many different masks are available. Options include animal faces, funny hats, and artistic effects. The masks track facial movements. This makes the effects move with the user naturally.
The goal is making video calls more fun and personal. Facebook wants people to express themselves better online. The masks offer a new way to interact during calls. They might make chats feel less stiff.
The new AR masks work on compatible smartphones. They are free to use. People can find them in the latest versions of Messenger and Instagram apps. Facebook plans to add more mask styles later.
“We know video calls are important,” said a Facebook product manager. “These masks add some fun. We hope people enjoy trying them out with friends and family.”
(Facebook Introduces New “AR” Masks For Video Calls)
Facebook is a technology company. It builds services helping people connect. Messenger and Instagram are Facebook products. Millions of people use them globally.
