Facebook announces new Portal Go and an updated Portal+ devices

Facebook’s Portal devices help you stay connected with the people you care about. Facebook today announced two new Portal devices: a new Portal Go and the updated Portal+.

The new Portal Go device has a 10-inch display and a built-in battery. When fully charged, you can enjoy 5 hours of video calling and 14 hours of music. Like other Portal devices, Portal Go comes with Smart Camera that automatically pans and zooms. So you can chat hands-free and know you’re always in frame. If someone enters the room, the camera widens to keep everyone in view. The new Portal Go can be pre-ordered today for $199.

The updated Portal+ device has a 14-inch integrated HD display with adjustable tilt, hi-fidelity audio and Smart Sound. The Portal+ can be pre-ordered today for $349.

Portal Go Tech Specs:

Smart Camera

Smart Camera uses AI to keep everyone in the frame—panning and zooming automatically no matter where the conversation goes.

12MP Smart Camera with ultrawide Field of View*

125° FOV*

Display

10.1” with HD 800 x 1280 resolution

HD adaptive screen matches color and lighting of room

Smart Sound

Smart Sound uses AI to minimize background noise and enhance the voice of whoever is talking.

4-Mic Array

Speakers

Two 5W full range speakers, one 20W woofer

Dimensions

6.84″ (h) x 10.10″ (w) 3.10″ (d) (landscape)

17.37cm (h) x 25.65cm (w) 7.87cm (d)

Portable

Comes with charging dock

Privacy & Security

Mic and Camera disable switch, integrated camera cover

Input

Touchscreen

Wifi

2.4Ghz & 5Ghz

Bluetooth

5.1

Battery

Built-in rechargeable battery

Source: Facebook