Microsoft might have cracked the most important part of video calls — new update could potentially hide all your embarassing apps and pop-ups

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Having to hide or mute apps or programs when on a video conferencing call or meeting for fear of embarrassing messages or pop-ups could soon be a thing of the past, if a new project from Microsoft comes to fruition.

The company is reportedly working on a new feature that will allow users to fully hide specific apps when on a Microsoft Teams call, meaning you should be safe from alerts or notifications popping up that you would much rather keep private.