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Data usage for 30 minutes in MB
295

Specifications

Participant limit
50
Maximum on screen participants
9
End to end encryption
ID required
Facebook ID
Minimum required Android version
4
Minimum required iOS version
8
Minimum required Mac OS
10.12
Minimum required Windows OS
10
Hosting location
Facebook servers, 5+ countries
Privacy policy
facebook.com/privacy/explanation
Website
messenger.com

Cost

Pricing model
Free

Features

Android
iOS
iPad OS
Software for Windows
Software for Mac OS
Linux
Web browser support
Supporting app
Instagram, Portal, Oculus
Speaker highlighting
Share screen
Virtual backgrounds
Yes (phone app only)
Fun filters
Yes (phone app only)
Games
Layout control
Share files
Transcripts
Record meetings with permission
Host capabilities
Exclude attendees
Hand off to other device

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Denis Gallagher

Denis Gallagher is a Senior project officer for Digital home products and also works on test projects for the laundry and fridge labs. He produces tests for gadgets, phones, cameras and home entertainment gear as well as TVs, washing machines, dishwashers and fridges. Previously at CHOICE, Denis worked as a Content producer for digital products. Prior to CHOICE, Denis worked as an Assistant editor on Golf Australia magazine and Editor for Multimedia and Videocamera magazine. Denis has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of New South Wales and a Diploma of Journalism from Macleay College.

Denis Gallagher is a Senior project officer for Digital home products and also works on test projects for the laundry and fridge labs. He produces tests for gadgets, phones, cameras and home entertainment gear as well as TVs, washing machines, dishwashers and fridges. Previously at CHOICE, Denis worked as a Content producer for digital products. Prior to CHOICE, Denis worked as an Assistant editor on Golf Australia magazine and Editor for Multimedia and Videocamera magazine. Denis has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of New South Wales and a Diploma of Journalism from Macleay College.