Microsoft Teams: Real-time notifications (Live Activities) for Teams meetings on iOS lock screen

iOS Live Activities integration for Teams meetings on mobile allows users to view the live progress of a meeting at-a-glance from their lock screen. Real-time notifications with Live Activities automatically update in real-time so users can see when the meeting has started, when it’s in progress, whether recording is on, when someone needs to be admitted from the lobby, and when the meeting has ended. Live Activities is for iPhones only (iOS16.1).

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Microsoft Teams: Support for PowerPoint live within Cloud Video Interop (CVI)

This new functionality will provide CVI Partners with the ability to display still images when PowerPoint live content is being presented within a Microsoft Teams meeting. The PowerPoint presentation will then be displayed as video content, this will not include animations or embedded videos.

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[Reminder] Microsoft Team: Review and update Tenant Federation setting to block external access with trial-only tenants

Microsoft Teams has introduced a new admin control to block external access with Teams trial-only tenants. This setting, which defaults to ‘Blocked’, aims to protect against malicious activities. Admins can review and update this setting using PowerShell commands. General availability of this feature started on August 15, 2024.

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Microsoft Teams: Education grid view refresh

Microsoft Teams for Education now has a new refreshed grid view, wherein you will directly be able to get to your assignments or classwork for your classes in grid view. This feature will make it easier and faster for you to get to your assignments, classwork or channels.

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Microsoft Teams | Shifts app: Users must enable reminders for upcoming shifts and clocking in/out (Android users)

Android users of Microsoft Teams Shifts app must enable reminders for shifts and clocking in/out immediately due to API changes. A pop-up will guide users to enable this in the OS settings, with an alternative option available in the Shifts settings page.

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Microsoft Teams: Voice isolation on MacOS

With voice isolation, you can enjoy clear and uninterrupted calls or meetings, no matter where you are. Voice isolation is an AI based advanced noise suppression feature that eliminates unwanted background noise including other human voices. The technology recognizes your voice profile and ensures only your voice is transmitted. Voice isolation can be enabled for calls and meetings and will now be available on MacOS.

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Microsoft Teams: Start/stop recording on Teams Rooms on Windows

When attending a meeting in a Teams Rooms on Windows, users can now start or stop recording without having to join on their companion device. The start/stop recording button will be available as long as the meeting organizer is not a designated resource account. This feature is available Teams Rooms Pro.

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Microsoft Teams: New collaborative Project Studio environment in Microsoft Mesh

The Project Studio environment is a new space for immersive meetings and Mesh events. This space has been designed for synchronous teamwork and productivity for small groups to collaborate on content and use whiteboards and other tools together in the virtual environment.

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Microsoft Teams: Speed dial customization on line keys for non-touch phones

Quickly access frequently dialed contacts and numbers with the ability to set up custom contacts and speed dial on the line key buttons and sidecars for non-touch phone devices certified for Microsoft Teams. This feature will enable one-touch dialing capabilities and easy management of contact lists on line keys and sidecars.

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Microsoft Teams: Microsoft Whiteboard can be added to Mesh event

Mesh event participants can now use Microsoft Whiteboard in Mesh 3D environments. This functionality will enable users to collaborate spatially as avatars on a 2D whiteboard present in the virtual space, available on PC and Meta Quest devices. Mesh event attendees can use inking, annotation, and other built-in tools to brainstorm, plan, and share with others on a digital canvas in real time. Copilot integration with Whiteboard helps suggest and organize ideas directly on your canvas while in Mesh.

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