Microsoft Teams now supports external USB webcams for meetings on Apple iPads with iPadOS 17. Rollout will begin late June 2024 and complete by early July 2024. No admin action is required for this update. Users should connect the external webcam before joining a meeting.
Microsoft Teams will soon allow webinar organizers to add individuals with presenter privileges without displaying them on the event page, supporting roles like translators and moderators. This feature will be available on Teams for Windows and the web, rolling out from early August to early September 2024.
The Microsoft Teams app update 1449/1.0.94.2024071104 is rolling out mid to late July 2024, offering new features like explicit consent for recording, rich call history, enhanced call transfer, simplified contact management, and a private line feature. Organizations should update their Teams app on phones to access these features. For more details, visit Microsoft Support.
Teams Rooms on Windows will soon support sending up to four USB camera feeds simultaneously, allowing remote participants to view all cameras at once. This feature is opt-in and requires admin configuration. Rollout begins mid-September 2024, with documentation updates to follow before launch.
Microsoft Teams introduces bidirectional support for live interpretation, enabling interpreters to switch translation direction between two languages. This feature reduces operational costs by requiring fewer interpreters. Rollouts begin in August 2024, with no admin action needed, but users should be informed.
Microsoft Teams will update the Gallery view to dynamically resize room video tiles based on participant count, optimizing visibility in Teams Rooms. This feature requires Cloud IntelliFrame or a camera with ASP capability. The rollout begins mid-August 2024, with automatic enablement but can be disabled by admins.
Microsoft Teams is introducing the ability for team owners to rename the General channel based on feedback. This feature will be rolled out from early August to late September 2024, depending on the release schedule. Organizations are advised to update their documentation accordingly. The feature is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 395931.
Teams Rooms on Windows will group in-room participants under the room node when joining via Proximity Join, with a rollout starting mid-August 2024. This feature requires specific Bluetooth and XML configuration settings enabled and will include UI updates for clarity. Details are associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 400702.
Microsoft Teams will integrate legal holds with Microsoft Purview directly, starting July 31, 2024, moving away from SharePoint integration. Legal holds on events before this date will continue through SharePoint, with full Purview eDiscovery support expected by early 2025. No admin action is required before the rollout.
Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows will soon support joining third-party meetings via SIP, including services like Google Meet and Zoom. This feature requires a Pro license and a SIP calling plan from a CVI partner, such as Pexip. Rollout begins late August 2024, with the feature initially turned off.
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