Skype has had to pull its socks because its San Jose, California-based competitor has been seeing the best days of its existence even after having to deal with reports from across the globe around security and privacy issues. It enables the host to start a group conversation without downloading the app or sign-ups. However, those who wish to use it can download the app from Skype website.īefore adding this Zoom-like feature, Skype added a Meet Now button earlier this month that allows people to connect faster with their friends and colleagues by just clicking on a link.
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However, it can be noted that the update will reportedly not be available on Skype for Windows 10 that is downloaded from Microsoft Store. Both Skype and Teams already support background blurring feature so it did not take Microsoft much effort to add support for custom backgrounds. Microsoft added the custom background option to Teams just last week, reported Thurrott. You can select your background here and add a new image as background. In the video section, you will find the “Choose background effect option”. To choose a custom background, go Settings > Audio & Video. “Want to look like you're calling from the beach, or from space? Now you can, with custom backgrounds for your video calls,” the company said. Skype revealed the news on its support page. The update came out on April 16 and the company said that it is rolling it out over this week. The visual telephony giant has announced that it is adding custom background feature for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Web in its new version 8.59.0.77. Despite the negative press because of security and privacy concerns, Zoom has consistently gained new users but Skype is not giving up. Skype, the Microsoft owned video calling app, is gearing up to offer a tough competition to Zoom that has emerged as a popular option for video conferencing among a lot of people.
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