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Back in March, we announced the first beta release of Element Call, our voice and video conferencing app powered entirely by Matrix. Since then, not only have we been busily using it for all our own internal small-group meetings (it currently only works with up to eight participants - give or take) but we’ve also been working hard on improving and updating it. That makes it really exciting to announce our first major update to Element Call: Beta 2. So, what does this update bring?

Probably one of the three: an app to talk to coworkers, an app to talk to your friends, or an in-app chat where you engage in conversations with customers. Due to the newest Digital Markets Act issued by the EU Parliament and Council, the Big Tech gatekeepers will have to open their APIs to interoperate with other messaging platforms. This means that users will have more choice: they will not be limited to use the household name just because others use it.

This quarter, we've worked hard to improve all product areas with new functionalities and enhancements. Continue reading to learn more about the latest features and improvements in team collaboration, omnichannel, and Marketplace. ‍

Modern SaaS application providers handle sensitive user information every day, from customer names and email addresses to application code and third-party API secrets. It is thus more important than ever for web applications to adhere to the highest security standards, not only to maintain their business reputation and avoid financial losses but also to protect their users.

Team communication apps are essential to successful digital workplaces. Remote workers around the world depend on communication with their colleagues to effectively collaborate on important projects. Today, we’re surrounded by numerous workplace technologies. Yet, it seems like the simple instant messaging apps have made the most impact on our remote and digital work experience. There are numerous team communication apps on the market today.

Constant video meetings have become incredibly popular throughout the pandemic and this new normal of work. Although zoom meetings do enhance collaboration and create a more agile work culture, they can also be a large waste of time and drag on a lot longer than needed. Voice messaging can be a great way for teams to save time and increase productivity while avoiding the constant video meetings and zoom fatigue.

The percentage of people using the internet every minute of the day is overwhelming but not shocking, to say the least. The “side effect” is that users unknowingly allow companies and applications to find their confidential data. There is a need to have a system that helps people determine the data they are willing to share with companies.