Bokeh is a Japanese term that describes the blurred effect in a wide aperture photo made from a shallow depth of field. Bokeh is typically characterized visually by the blurred refractions of light ...

You can blur a picture you're taking using Portrait mode in the Camera app that's included in most modern iPhones. You can use an app like YouCam Perfect to blur any part of a picture after you've ...

Apple has offered a Portrait mode for selfies since the iPhone X came along with its TrueDepth Face ID camera in 2017. However, it wasn't until 2021 that it became possible to use the built-in ...

Photoshop has features and tools that allow you to do very practical and useful things. Knowing how to blur image backgrounds without affecting the image in Photoshop can be a very practical and ...

Introducing a background blur to your photos can draw attention to a specific subject, such as an individual in a portrait or an item in a still life, while also adding a professional flair to your ...

Background blur for Google Meet is a free Chrome extension that lets you blur the background during a video call using Google Meet or Hangouts. The extension is simple to use and can be easily turned ...

Video software remains an integral part of many people's lives in 2021 as the COVID pandemic continues to impact jobs and social lives. Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams—three of the most popular ...

A month after Zoom launched its much-request blurred background feature on Feb. 1, some users are still reporting difficulties with taking their IRL backdrop out of focus. If you've had problems ...

While Zoom has been great for uploading virtual backgrounds, you haven't been able to blur you background without leaving the platform until recently. On Feb. 1, the videoconferencing company finally ...

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Smartphones have radically changed nearly every aspect of our lives since the iPhone was introduced in June of 2007. We use our smartphones to access information, listen to music and podcasts, and ...