Social networking site, Facebook, has launched a drop-in video chat room feature, a new development reviewers describe as Facebook co-opting some of the top video chat innovations like Zoom’s gallery view for large groups and Houseparty’s spontaneous hangouts.
The new feature, called Rooms, might usher in a new era of unplanned togetherness via video, turning Facebook into a universal utility networking platform.
Following its launch on mobile and desktop in English speaking countries, users can start a video chat Room that friends can discover via a new section above the News Feed.