Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Group Messaging, Video Conferencing and more


We’ve just released our first batch of enhancements of the year to Biba!




Groups added to Biba Chat

We've rounded out Biba Chat by adding Groups to the existing IM and Rooms functionality. Group chat allows you to create on the fly groups for messaging and instant meetings. 

To use groups, simply send a new message and add as many contacts as you'd like. Once in a group chat you have all features of Biba chat that you are used to including delivery status, push notifications, read receipts, message history and a single click to call everyone in the group.

Groups are available on all the Biba desktop and mobile apps.







Biba for the Desktop - Now with Video

Last month we announced screen share for Windows and Mac. Today, we’ve launched a Beta version of Video Conferencing as well.

Join any Biba call or meeting from our desktop apps and you can instantly add video to your meeting. Just press the video button from the call roster and you are in! This early version of video for Biba is available on both of our desktop apps (OSX and Windows).

Upgrade to Biba desktop and add up to 4 video participants to your next meeting today!








Biba iOS Improvements

The Biba app for iOS has been updated and is live in the App Store. With a new design for Biba optimized for iOS7, it is easier than ever to manage calls and messaging. Those still on iOS6 will get an improved experience as well.

Download Biba for iOS today!














Multi-device enhancements

An increasing percent of you have been using Biba on multiple devices. We've made some enhancements to the product which helps manage those devices in the meeting environment.
  • Answer on one device; all your other devices stop ringing and the join screens disappear.
  • When you join a meeting we allow you to decide if you want to enter with or without audio. Now you can view screen shares from multiple desktops in the same room. 
  • Fast device switching. If you need to jump from the office to your mobile device on the run you can simply connect from your second device and the first will disconnect so you don't miss a thing.
Let us know how you like the new features!