Major update makes Facebook Portal more useful than ever

Facebook Portal is not the best smart display nor cheapest, but that's about to change. A new update is now rolling out to Portal devices that add new functionality and a handful of improvements that make it more useful than ever.

The most important improvement is the addition of , which will allow Portal users to chat with friends and family on group video calls. However, there will only be room for up to 50 people, but participants will be able to join a video call even if they don't have a Facebook account.

With the addition of Messenger Rooms, Facebook decided to implement some ...