Apple is all set to release the final version of macOS Sequoia this fall, and the new features keep coming with the beta iterations. If you ask one of my favorite hidden macOS Sequoia features, it has to be Background Replacements during video calls. It lets me add a custom background to my FaceTime or even Google Meet calls and shows my tired face in portrait mode with Studio Light so I look ready for those unplanned meetings. In the latest macOS Sequoia Beta, Apple adds nine new backgrounds for video conferencing apps that showcase different parts of the Cupertino tech giant's very own Apple Park.

Now that means you can easily add those super cool Apple HQ vibes to your FaceTime, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, WebEx or Zoom calls. The new default background displays 9 images from Apple Park, including the Steve Jobs Theater, Fitness Studio, off campus and other scenic locations. One of my favorite backdrops is Apple Park's famous rainbow arch. With these gorgeous Apple Park interiors, you can step into a perfect scene the way Tim Cook sets the scene in the opening of the Apple event videos.

While other video calling apps like Zoom and Google Meet have had virtual backgrounds for a while, it's definitely a welcome addition to FaceTime. Since FaceTime is more popular for personal and social video calling, the background replacement feature is sure to grab a lot of attention. Apple says the background replacement feature lets you "express yourself or just hide the laundry behind you" so you can "look your best."

It's super easy and fast to replace the physical surroundings of your video calls with a virtual background. Honestly, it's super useful in dimly lit or messy rooms. Here's how to change the background during your Mac video calls: