Microsoft adds new features to its Teams application

The tech giant Microsoft is not only known for its amazing software products, but also known for its frequent updates and patches. Recently, the company has released a new update to its Teams application. Teams is a unified workplace collaboration platform developed by Microsoft. This new update would allow users to pick background effects while on video calls.

During video calls, the app uses AI to blur the background behind the user. The feature gives the user option to upload their own photos and use them as backgrounds during video calls. Microsoft will also release the 'lift hand' feature for its application. With this, users can signal to other users by clicking on the 'lift hand' icon whenever they have something to say.

Microsoft will add a real-time noise reduction feature to Teams later this year. The feature will use AI to minimize background noise like dogs barking or the sound of the ceiling fan.

Follow these steps to use the new background feature:

Step 1: Initiate video call with another user/users

Step 2: Tap on the triple-dot button on the toolbar, a pop-up menu will appear

Step 3: On the pop-up menu press the 'View Context effects' button, list of options will then appear

Step 4: Select the desired option from the list and it would be implemented in the background during the video call