Neowin News Feed for: Backgrounds

WhatsApp video calls get new filters and backgrounds for all users soon

Paul Hill — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 13:38:01 +0000

WhatsApp is set to roll out new filters and backgrounds for video calls, allowing users to personalize their conversations with 10 options for each. Read more...

Microsoft Teams will soon add generative AI-based custom backgrounds for annoucement posts

John Callaham — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 18:56:01 +0000

Microsoft currently has plans to add a way for Teams users to create custom backgrounds for channel announcements. Premium members will get access to DALL-E generative AI features for backgrounds. Read more...

Microsoft Teams video meetings now have a green screen feature but it's just for Intel PCs

John Callaham — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 18:46:01 +0000

The new feature is available in a public preview version, and lets Windows and Mac Microsoft Teams users to put in a green screen so any virtual background looks much better than normal. Read more...

Windows 11 has several neat hidden themes, here is how to enable them

Taras Buria — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 18:20:01 +0000

Did you know that Windows 11 22H2 has a bunch of hidden themes with neat backgrounds? They are intended for education customers, but you can enable those themes on any Windows 11 22H2 machine. Read more...

Microsoft offers new wallpapers as "a little something for Windows Insiders"

Andy Weir — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 18:54:01 +0000

Microsoft has served up a little gift as a thank you to those who have installed the Windows 10 Technical Preview - and it's something that might make your Windows 10 PC look even nicer. Read more...

Xbox One to get themes, custom backgrounds and screenshots

Andy Weir — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 08:36:01 +0000

Microsoft's Phil Spencer has confirmed that new customization options are on the way to the Xbox One, including themes and custom background images, as well as the ability to capture screenshots. Read more...

Simple background trick allows you to dramatically change your Windows Phone start screen

Brad Sams — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 19:01:16 +0000

A clever trick using the transparent live tiles on your Windows Phone makes it easy to dramatically change the appearance of your device by changing the background of your start screen. Read more...

Bing to allow you to download backgrounds natively

Brad Sams — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:18:25 +0000

If you frequently visit Bing becuase you love the background images, it looks like Bing is rolling out a new feature that will allow you to download the images directly from the landing page. Read more...

These are the backgrounds for the start screen in Windows 8

Brad Sams — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 12:57:02 +0000

With Windows 8 leaking to the web, quite a bit of new information about what is contained in the RTM has surfaced as more individuals have gotten their hands on the platform. Make the jump to see more Read more...

Get Bing backgrounds delivered daily to your desktop

Brad Sams — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:07:36 +0000

If you love Bing backgrounds and have always dreamed about having the images delivered each day to your desktop, the new app from the Bing team will make you squeal with joy. Read more...

Google re-enables backgrounds with a slight tweak

Brad Sams — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 09:14:13 +0000

It appears that Google has re-enabled backgrounds on Google.com. When initially released, Google was lambasted for the poor implementation and copying of Bing.com. Caving to public pressure, Google pulled the backgrounds and now... Read more...

Google disables default search backgrounds after complaints

Tom Warren — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:58:18 +0000

Google enabled default search backgrounds today for its popular search engine. The personalization feature was enabled by default for users and Google had originally planned to disable automatic images tomorrow. VP of Search Product and User... Read more...