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The Meta Portal[1] is a line of smart video calling devices introduced by Meta, formerly known as Facebook[2], in 2018. The original Portal, featuring a 10.1-inch display, and the Portal Plus, with a larger 15.6-inch display, marked the beginning of the series. Over the years, Meta added the Portal Mini, Portal TV, and the battery-powered Portal Go to its collection. While the devices were appreciated for their audio and video quality, concerns about privacy[4] and data usage were significant issues. In 2022, Meta decided to discontinue the Portal series, a move that impacted their reputation[3] and consumer[5] trust.

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1. Meta Portal ( Meta Portal )
1 The central entity in this text is Meta's Portal, a series of smart display devices developed by the technology company. Launched in 2018, the original Portal was a 10.1-inch device, complemented by the larger 15.6-inch Portal+. The product line expanded in 2019 and 2021 with the introduction of Portal Mini, Portal TV, and Portal Go. Despite advancements, Meta announced plans to discontinue the consumer-facing aspect of Portal in 2022. Each device includes privacy features like a camera cover and only records audio upon command. However, concerns about privacy and data use for targeted advertising have been raised. Reception of Portal devices has been mixed, with varying reviews and some controversy. The launch and development of Portal have been widely covered by news outlets.
2 The Meta Portal is a line of smart video calling devices introduced by Meta, formerly known as Facebook, in 2018. The original Portal, featuring a 10.1-inch display, and the Portal Plus, with a larger 15.6-inch display, marked the beginning of the series. Over the years, Meta added the Portal Mini, Portal TV, and the battery-powered Portal Go to its collection. While the devices were appreciated for their audio and video quality, concerns about privacy and data usage were significant issues. In 2022, Meta decided to discontinue the Portal series, a move that impacted their reputation and consumer trust.
2. Facebook ( Facebook ) Facebook, now known as Meta Platforms, is a major internet company that started as a social networking platform. Founded by Mark Zuckerberg in 2004, Facebook expanded rapidly from Harvard to other universities and later to the general public, becoming a global phenomenon. It is known for its user-friendly interface and various features such as Groups, the Developer Platform, and Facebook Dating. Despite facing criticism for issues like privacy breaches and the spread of fake news, Facebook has remained a dominant player in the online world. It has made significant strides in the field of technology, including the development of its unique data storage system, the use of PHP for its platform, and the launch of the Hack programming language. In recent years, the company has shifted its focus to the metaverse, a virtual reality space where users can interact with a computer-generated environment.
Meta Portal (Wikipedia)

Meta Portal (also known as Portal) is a discontinued brand of smart displays and videophones released in 2018 by Meta. The product line consists of four models: Portal, Portal+, Portal TV, and Portal Go. These models provide video chat via Messenger and WhatsApp, augmented by a camera that can automatically zoom and track people's movements. The devices are integrated with Amazon's voice-controlled intelligent personal assistant service Alexa.

Meta Portal
Main page of the English Wikipedia displayed on a Meta Portal Mini
DeveloperMeta Platforms
ManufacturerMeta Platforms
TypeSmart display
Release dateNovember 8, 2018; 5 years ago (2018-11-08)
Operating systemAndroid-based
InputVoice commands
Websitemeta.com/portal/

Reviewers rated the Portal line's video and audio handling capabilities positively, but criticized Facebook's privacy practices for commercial use of data that Portal devices captured. Meta uses some data collected from Portal devices for targeted advertising, which reviewers cited as a privacy drawback.

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