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PairUp.chat July 2026 Video Call Updates — Background Search, Match Sound & Privacy-First AI

Last updated: July 22, 2026

This release hardens the live video experience: you can keep searching while browsing the app, hear when a match lands, get privacy-first on-device AI moderation, and use a cleaner mobile in-call layout. Full release notes also live on /updates.

Background video-call search

Start finding a match on /video-call, then switch to Lobby, Find, Pulse, Circles, or other tabs — matchmaking keeps running. A floating FINDING MATCH indicator stays visible so you can jump back anytime. When a match connects, you are routed into the call.

  • Search continues off the video-call route (no more losing the queue when you tab away)
  • Floating status chip while you browse
  • Leaving mid-call still ends the active session (search-only sticky by design)

Match found sound

A short glassy chime plays when a valid video match connects — so you notice even if you stepped into another tab while searching.

Privacy-first live video AI moderation

Live NSFW classification runs on-device in your browser (NSFWJS + TensorFlow.js). Video frames are never uploaded or stored for moderation. Only lightweight metadata (event type, scores, timestamps) may be sent so we can enforce progressive warnings and track repeat abuse signals.

  • Analyzes the remote stream during an active call
  • Progressive path: warn → final warn (blur remote video) → disconnect
  • Strike cooldowns and a clean window that can reset the strike count
  • Details: /safety/ai-moderation

Mobile in-call polish

Controls sit above the mobile dock with compact mic / camera / end icons. On desktop, the call top bar is centered and sized to its content instead of stretching full width.

FAQ

Can I leave the video-call page while searching for a match?

Yes. Start finding a match on Video, then switch to Lobby, Find, Pulse, Circles, or other tabs — search continues in the background with a floating FINDING MATCH indicator. When a match connects, you are taken back to the call.

Does PairUp upload my video for AI moderation?

No. Live video NSFW classification runs on-device in your browser. Video frames are never uploaded. Only lightweight moderation metadata (event type, scores, timestamps) may be sent to help enforce safety.

What happens when inappropriate video content is detected?

Moderation uses progressive enforcement: a warning, then a final warning with blur on the remote video, then disconnect if violations continue — with cooldowns between strikes and a clean window that can reset the strike count.

Where can I read all product releases?

See the full changelog at pairup.chat/updates and safety details at pairup.chat/safety/ai-moderation.

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