Microsoft Teams

The new Microsoft Teams client that launched earlier this year now supports Loop components within channels. The feature allows users to create, edit, and share Loop components without leaving their channel conversations. Microsoft first introduced support for Loop components in Teams chats back in November 2021. Loop components are portable pieces of content (such as…

Microsoft has decided to discontinue support for the legacy chat messaging infrastructure in Microsoft Teams. This change will go into effect in March 2024, and users are advised to update their Teams client to avoid any potential communication issues caused by using older versions. Microsoft Teams users who continue to use a version older than…

Microsoft has started rolling out a new OneDrive app to replace the existing Files app in the new Microsoft Teams client. This new OneDrive experience aims to streamline file storage, organization, and retrieval for users across Microsoft 365. “The OneDrive app will soon replace the Files app in Teams, giving you consistent and familiar file…

Update – 12 Dec 2023 (1:17 AM PT): Microsoft has updated the Microsoft 365 Admin Center message to communicate that the feature will start rolling out to targeted release customers in early February 2024 (previously early January). Microsoft Teams is getting a new update that will allow owners and administrators to archive channels. Microsoft announced the…

Microsoft has announced that the new version of its Teams app is now generally available for virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) customers. The new Teams client has been rebuilt from the ground up with a focus on improved performance, a simplified interface, and reduced memory footprint Microsoft says that the new Teams is two times faster…

As usual, we are looking forward to our annual Microsoft Teams free 1-day virtual conference, this year coming up November 30. In addition to the customary sessions presented by industry professionals and Microsoft MVPs on everything from managing users in the Admin Center to driving collaboration with proper governance, Petri’s Chief Technology Officer, Stephen Rose,…

Microsoft has announced a bunch of new productivity and collaboration features coming to Microsoft Teams at Ignite 2023. The company confirmed that the app continues to enjoy momentum, boasting over 320 million users worldwide. Microsoft Teams is introducing a new AI-powered voice isolation feature. This new capability learns the user’s voice and autonomously suppresses background…

Microsoft has started rolling out the new version of its Microsoft Teams web client today. The company has posted a new message on the Microsoft 365 admin center to indicate that the new Teams app is available in preview for Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome users. Last month, Microsoft announced the general availability of the…

Microsoft announced a slew of enhancements for its Teams collaboration service in October 2023. Notable additions include the Meet app for efficient meeting management, live translated transcripts for Teams Premium users, a new Teams desktop app, enhanced management features, and much more. Meetings features Microsoft has introduced a new Meet app that is designed to…

Microsoft is gearing up to begin automatic updates for classic Teams users, transitioning them to the new Teams desktop client for Windows and macOS. This change was announced via the Microsoft 365 admin center yesterday, and it’s slated to take effect after March 31, 2024. Last month, Microsoft announced the general availability of its new…