With the latest update of Skype, one of the oldest video calling apps, users can now customize their background in a video call. This feature was surprisingly absent from the Microsoft-owned company. In April 2020, Skype announced that users can add effects to their backgrounds or customize them to their liking.
How to Use a Custom Background in Skype Video Calls
Skype introduced this feature to give users the choice to hide their personal environment. In the current scenario, where most people are working from home, it is a welcome addition to the app.
Besides privacy, the new feature also provides a nice atmosphere during video conferences, as you can customize the background to your favorite movies, TV shows or even a cartoon.
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