Online conversations have become a common part of modern social life. People use digital platforms to meet friends, practice ...

Google is working on a new Video Chat panel for Android that lets you apply a variety of visual and audio effects to video calls. These effects include background blur, portrait lighting, portrait ...

For users looking beyond older chat platforms, vLine offers browser-based random video chat with fast access, WebRTC technology, and clear rules.

All we actually got was slightly better video chat. All we actually got was slightly better video chat. is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after ...

WhatsApp has announced it is rolling out new filters and backgrounds for users to personalize their video calls. The popular chat platform said the new effects are designed to make video conversations ...

Google Meet on Android and iOS is getting a big redesign of the personal video calling UI and experience — formally Duo — that doesn’t involve joining via meeting links. Due to the Google Duo ...

WhatsApp is bringing group voice and video calling to its web client, marking a significant step in expanding the platform's calling features beyond mobile and desktop. Earlier in February 2026, the ...

Irene Okpanachi is a Features writer covering Android devices, laptops, portable projectors, VR headsets, software, and AI recorders for Android Police and Talk Android. She has five years' experience ...