In this episode of Virteva's Let's Talk podcast, Scott and Holly discuss the latest updates to Microsoft Teams, focusing on new features in chat and channels, enhancements in meeting transcriptions, the ability to rename the general channel and more. They explore how these changes improve user experience and collaboration within Teams, while also sharing personal anecdotes and insights from their consulting work.
Here is a list of new features introduced to Microsoft Teams since July 2024, along with descriptions and links to official Microsoft documentation
What's new in Microsoft Teams - Microsoft Support
Feature Name Description and Link Redesigned Meeting Gallery The meeting gallery now displays all participants in equal-sized tiles, enhancing engagement and inclusivity during meetings. Learn more Custom Emojis and Reactions Users can upload and use custom emojis and reactions, allowing for more personalized and expressive communication within Teams. Learn more New Teams Calendar Experience The updated calendar integrates features like calendar sharing, month view, multi-day view, and support for multiple time zones, streamlining scheduling and planning. Learn more AI-Powered Speech Translation Teams introduces real-time AI-powered speech-to-speech translation, allowing participants to speak or listen in their preferred language during meetings. Learn more Combined Chats and Channels View A unified interface consolidates chats, teams, and channels into a single view under "Chat," simplifying navigation and organization of conversations. Learn more Introduction of Storyline Feed Teams integrates a Facebook-like feed called Storyline, enabling users to post updates and interact with colleagues' posts directly within the app. Learn more Enhanced Performance with New Teams Client The reimagined Teams desktop client offers improved performance, faster load times, and more efficient use of device resources. Learn more Focused Search within Chats and Channels Users can now use Ctrl+F to search within specific chats or channels, making it easier to locate information. Learn more Customizable Notification Sounds Teams allows users to adjust notification sounds for different alerts, helping to manage focus and minimize distractions. Learn more Presenter Toolbar Enhancements An improved toolbar for presenters provides easier management of presentations during meetings, enhancing the overall presenting experience. Learn more Support for App Integrations in New Teams The new Teams client supports integration with various apps, allowing users to bring their go-to tools into the Teams environment. Learn more Automatic Muting of Notifications During Screen Sharing Teams now automatically mutes non-priority notifications when a user is sharing their screen or has their status set to Do Not Disturb, reducing interruptions during presentations. Learn more Improved Channel Management Team and channel owners can now manage membership and settings of their shared and private channels more efficiently. Learn more Enhanced Meeting Recording Features Teams now supports recording meetings that include dial-in participants, ensuring comprehensive documentation of all meeting interactions. Learn more Automatic Microphone Sensitivity Adjustment The new Teams app automatically adjusts microphone sensitivity to equalize participants' voices during meetings, improving audio quality. Learn more Noise Suppression Feature Teams introduces noise suppression to block background sounds like barking dogs or leaf blowers, enhancing the clarity of audio during meetings. Learn more Account Switching Capability Users can now switch between multiple accounts within the Teams app, facilitating seamless transitions between different workspaces. Learn more Emergency Calling Support The new Teams app supports making emergency calls, provided the user is connected to the internet, enhancing safety features within the app. [Learn more](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/what-s-new-in-the-new-teams-app-efcc9353-d900-406