Alright, folks, buckle up because Azure Communication Services (ACS) just dropped a batch of updates that\u2019ll make your dev life a little smoother and your apps a lot smarter. Whether you\u2019re building chat, voice, or video features, ACS has some shiny new tools to simplify your workflows and impress your users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s break it down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ever wanted to give your users just enough access to get the job done without opening the floodgates? Meet Limited Access User Tokens<\/strong>. These beauties let you control what users can and can\u2019t do\u2014like joining a call but not starting one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Think of it like a VIP pass that only gets you into the lounge, not backstage. Perfect for scenarios where security and controlled participation are a must. And yes, it\u2019s available right now<\/em> for you to play with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Imagine this: you\u2019re setting up telephony in your app, but you\u2019re not 100% sure the setup actually works. Enter “Try Phone Calling”<\/strong>, now in public preview. This feature lets you make test calls directly from the Azure portal. No code. No app. Just you, a test call, and sweet, sweet confirmation that everything\u2019s running smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This works with both PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) and direct routing setups. It\u2019s like a “Hello, World” for phone calling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Native UI Library just got a couple of upgrades that\u2019ll make your users love you even more (or at least blame you less when something goes wrong):<\/p>\n\n\n\n PSTN Direct Offers<\/strong> just leveled up with availability in 42 countries. That\u2019s 400+ new cross-country offers, making it easier to integrate phone calling into your app no matter where your users are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019ve been dreaming of adding PSTN calling for global users, this update is basically your green light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Azure Communication Services just made it a lot easier to build reliable, secure, and scalable communication features into your apps. From tighter access controls to test calls and diagnostics, these tools are all about making your life easier and your apps better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can dive into the nitty-gritty here: Azure Communication Services Updates<\/a>. Or just fire up the portal and start playing around. You\u2019ll thank yourself later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, go forth and communicate like the app-building rockstar you are.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Alright, folks, buckle up because Azure Communication Services (ACS) just dropped a batch of updates that\u2019ll make your dev life a little smoother and your apps a lot smarter. Whether you\u2019re building chat, voice, or video features, ACS has some shiny new tools to simplify your workflows and impress your users. Let\u2019s break it down. … Continue reading “Azure Communication Services: March 2024 Updates You Need to Know”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[4],"class_list":["post-692","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-azure"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/draith.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/692","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/draith.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/draith.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/draith.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/draith.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=692"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/draith.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/692\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":693,"href":"https:\/\/draith.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/692\/revisions\/693"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/draith.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=692"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/draith.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=692"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/draith.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=692"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\n\n\n“Try Phone Calling” (Public Preview)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nUI Native Library Gets a Boost<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nPSTN Direct Offers Expanded<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWhy These Updates Matter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n