Facebook’s F8 2019: Portal and Portal+ Are Heading to More Countries

End-to-end encryption will be in place for all calls

Facebook’s Portal and Portal+ video-calling devices will be made available in more countries, starting with Canada and eventually heading across the pond to Europe this fall.

End-to-end encryption is also coming to all calls on Portal, which can be made via Facebook Messenger or WhatsApp.

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The two devices are getting some new features, as well.

Starting this summer, users will be able to say, “Hey Portal, Good Morning,” in order to receive updates on things like birthdays and events.

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