New Skype Insider build includes TwinCam feature: 2 cameras, 1 person

All the social pressure of looking good on cam has just been doubled.

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What you need to know

In case you’ve been devoting 100% of your video calling energy to Microsoft Teams, don’t forget that not only isSkype alive and well, but it’s still gettingbrand new featuresvia its Insider builds. And Skype Insider build 8.80 is outnow, meaning you can get in on the latest utility from the video calling platform: TwinCam.

TwinCam enables you to have a second camera feed running during your call. Here’s Microsoft’s brief guide on how to enable it (assuming you have the Insider build):

You can check out theMicrosoft forum postfor more details on TwinCam, including nuggets of knowledge hidden away in the comments section. For example, an Insider on Windows 10 claimed they were unable to see the new feature and asked why onlyWindows 11Insiders received it, with a Microsoft employee responding to that person by saying, “it’s coming to you very soon.” The moral of the story: Always read the comments!

Skype will now let you double-cam in case you’re calling someone who needs to see two times as much of you or whatever it is you’re keen on visually sharing.

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