M365 Changelog: (Updated) Microsoft Teams – Improved View Switcher for Teams Rooms on Android

Summary

Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android Update 3 (2023) includes an improved view switcher and front of room display controls. The updated interface provides more control of the front of room display during a meeting and enables customizations. The rollout will begin in late February 2024 and end by mid-March 2024. Users should be notified about the new experience and training and documentation should be updated as appropriate.

MC687848 – Updated February 16, 2024: Microsoft has updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.

The latest version of Teams Rooms on Android Update 3 (2023) includes improved view switcher and front of room display controls.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 159128

When this will happen:

Standard Release: Microsoft will begin rolling out in late February 2024 (previously early February) and expect to complete rollout by mid-March 2024 (previously mid-February). 

How this will affect your organization:

The updated interface for the Teams Rooms on Android View Switcher menu provides end users with more control of the front of room display(s) during a meeting and enables customizations including visibility of the meeting chat and which meeting component is displayed on the left and right panel for Front Row. IT admins can configure the default number of panels and default components on panel(s) using the local device setting. 

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What you need to do to prepare:

Please notify your users about this new experience and update your training and documentation as appropriate.