These new backgrounds are namely Blur, Office1, OuterWorlds, Lab, Office2, and Room. The Skype version 8.62 for Windows, Mac, and Linux is out with six distinct, predefined backgrounds for video calls. The updated Skype app also includes various bug fixes and stability improvements. These changes from Microsoft are playing catch-up to Zoom, which already offers predefined backgrounds, and a grid view layout, which it calls Gallery View that supports up to 49 participants. The new update also brings a grid view to let you see up to 12 of your video call participants on a single screen. Skype for Windows, Mac, and Linux has been updated with predefined backgrounds that you can choose for your next video call.
