Skype version 8.59 update adds custom backgrounds for video calls

Microsoft has released the latest update for Skype, adding a feature we’ve seen pop up in a number of similar products: custom backgrounds. These images can be used during video calls to replace the user’s real-life background, obscuring the clutter, boring background, or simply offering a cleaner, neater background for distraction-free video chats. The latest update started rolling out to …