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title: "Video call at your ease!"  
description: "Skype to roll out background blur feature to crop out the awkward or unwanted situations going on in background when you're on V-call."  
author: "Saddiya  Anwar"  
published: 2021-02-08  
updated: 2021-02-08  
canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/news/346/video-call-at-your-ease  
category: "technology"  
tags: ["skype", "technology", "video camera", "technology news", "skype customer service"]  
reading_time: 2 minutes  

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# Video call at your ease!

Good [news](https://www.mindstick.com/developersection/news) for **Android** users! Don't worry about [background](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/65/how-to-change-background-color-of-tab-control-in-c-sharp) hoo-ha while on **video chatting** via **Skype**.

![Skype](https://www.mindstick.com/usernews/595722/1f84cf7c-9646-44fa-9ba4-59947f61aca0/images/38f82dc3-1d40-4f14-8ccc-df99b7dc384c.jpeg)\

Skype to roll out **background blur feature** to crop out the awkward or unwanted situations going on in background when you're on V-call.

Till now the background blur feature was being enjoyed by the iOS users or the persons on desktop, soon Android users will also cherish the feature with **Skype 8.68 update**.

The feature to be launched for Android users is an escape from background disturbances. If you're visiting or residing at a place not suitable for interviewing or meeting purpose then, you can activate the blur effect to run away from any embarassing moment.

### Microsoft bringing innovative updates for Android users

The update is not limited to the latest innovations. Android users are also eligible to enjoy more customized reaction options on the [web application](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/13069/progressive-web-application-pwas-all-you-need-to-know-about).

Also, Skype for [iPhone and iPad](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/50332/how-to-back-up-your-iphone-and-ipad) users will also go through major [improvements](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/306937/claude-4-explained-features-improvements-and-use-cases) including the Share extension with support for dark themes and overall [performance enhancements](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/160441/what-are-the-performance-enhancements-introduced-in-dot-net-core-6) in the [latest version](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/159157/what-is-the-latest-version-of-c-sharp) 8.68.

![Skype](https://www.mindstick.com/usernews/595722/1f84cf7c-9646-44fa-9ba4-59947f61aca0/images/54d88415-6fa6-4f42-bf85-c183994542df.jpeg)\

#### To activate the blur effect, you need to follow the steps given below:

- Start a video call with any of [your connections](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/96424/how-do-you-see-all-your-connections-on-linkedin).
- Tap on the gear icon present at the top right of the [**call**](https://www.mindstick.com/news/316/free-voice-calls-from-jio-to-others) screen to open the Audio & Video Settings menu.
- Click on the 'Blur my background' toggle present in menu to turn the feature on.
- Now, close the menu and return to your V-call with a blurred background.

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