May 2022 Summaries

This tutorial guides developers on how to add virtual backgrounds in Android using the Agora Android SDK and the Agora Android UIKit. The process involves setting up the necessary permissions, importing required dependencies, and implementing the virtual background feature within the video call application. Virtual backgrounds can be added in three ways: using an image as a background, applying a solid color to the background, or applying blur effects to the existing background. The tutorial also provides information on how to enable/disable virtual backgrounds and testing the app on a physical Android device.

Creating a video streaming app with the Agora SDK and Flutter UIKit is made easy, thanks to its features that enhance video call quality and convenience, such as virtual backgrounds that bring life to video calls. The app can be customized in three ways, including adding virtual backgrounds using the Agora Flutter SDK, which automatically detect subjects in the video call and don't overlap with them. To implement this feature, developers need to initialize the Flutter UIKIT, add necessary permissions to the AndroidManifest.xml file, and use specific variables and methods provided by the Agora Flutter SDK, such as enableVirtualBackground() to enable or disable virtual backgrounds. With these steps, developers can create a video call app with cool Virtual Backgrounds that are easy to implement.

Agora is leading the way in creating a new frontier of learning, wellness, work collaboration, gaming, socializing, and more by providing live interactive voice and video that facilitates meaningful human-to-human connections across the globe. Agora's Real-Time Engagement (RTE) Platform has been selected as a finalist for Fast Company's World Changing Ideas 2022 award in the Workplace category, recognizing its innovations in connecting virtual worlds of the metaverse to the physical one. The platform provides building blocks to create branded virtual worlds at any scale and is becoming the operating system for metaverses, reducing barriers to entry by simplifying access to these new worlds. Agora's RTE platform can bridge the gap between the virtual and physical worlds, delivering connectivity from one-to-one to one-to-many using smartphone apps and desktop apps, making it accessible to anyone with a web browser. The platform is democratizing for those who don't have access or can't afford expensive equipment, such as headsets, by providing seamless remote collaboration and meeting applications that work across different virtual environments. Agora's innovative solutions are being recognized globally, with Fast Company selecting the company as a finalist for its World Changing Ideas 2022 award in the Workplace category.