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Friends of Microsoft Teams - Week 22 - 2023 (May 29 - June 4)

Hello Friend of Microsoft Teams,

Find below a list of public posts and updates on Microsoft Teams (and Microsoft 365) that have been published in Week 22 of 2023, May 29 – June 4.

Feel free to share with your partners, customers, colleagues, and peers.

 

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  • Teams :

 

Updated companion mode for Android meetings MC567504 · Published 2 juni 2023

This feature allows you to add your Android device to an ongoing meeting, making it easy to chat, react, share, and more.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 109606

Standard Release: We will begin rolling out early June 2023 and expect to complete by mid-June 2023

 

Introducing Dark Mode in Teams Admin Center MC567496 · Published 2 juni 2023

We're excited to announce the addition of Dark Mode for Teams Admin Center. This highly anticipated feature will offer a visually appealing interface while reducing eye strain.

We will begin rolling this out in early June 2023 and expect to complete rollout by end of June 2023.

 

Microsoft Defender for Office empowers end users to report suspicious messages in Microsoft Teams MC567478 · Published 2 juni 2023

Soon the ability for Microsoft Teams users to report messages within Teams as security risk will be turned on by default. Security risk messages could include ones that contain phishing or spam or malicious content, such as phishing URL or malware file, spam content. To learn how end users can report, see User reported message settings in Microsoft Teams.

NOTE: This only applies to Microsoft for Defender Plan 2 customers or Microsoft E5/ Office E5 customers.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 100160

Starting in early June Teams admins will be able to control if users can report security messages within Teams Admin Center. We expect this to be completed for all tenants by mid-June 2023.

 

(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Updating the Bookings app to the Virtual Appointments app MC560731 · Published 24 maj 2023 · Last updated 2 juni 2023

Updated June 2, 2023: We have updated this message to ensure visibility.

Bookings is supported across multiple entry points spanning Web, Teams and Outlook, however there is lack of parity in the feature set across these entry points leading to an inconsistent user experience. This fragmented experience has resulted in high DSAT for customers that has provided feedback to Microsoft to unify and provide feature parity in Bookings across all entry points. 

The Bookings experience in Teams will soon be updated to match the web version on https://book.ms, ensuring consistent features across all endpoints. However, certain features like Forms, Queuing & scheduler-initiated SMS reminders for appointments will be available only on the new Virtual Appointments app on Teams.

With the Virtual Appointments app, we are introducing an end-to-end B2C meetings solution that leverages Bookings as the scheduling engine and includes advanced meetings features such as real time meeting state update, chat with attendees in waiting room lobby via Queue view, rich analytics to shows virtual appointment usage trends to drive business outcomes such as no-shows.

With this change, the updated Bookings Teams app will have feature parity and consistent user experience as Bookings web app. Virtual Appointments app will be a superset of the current Bookings Teams app experience embedded within the new app and will include advanced virtual appointments features.

This feature is associated with Microsoft Roadmap ID 120420

Rollout will begin in late June 2023 and is expected to be complete by early July 2023.

 

Follow up to MC510331: Microsoft Teams support for Targeted Release MC566315 · Published 1 juni 2023

Microsoft Teams will support Targeted Release for commercial cloud customers.

With this support, users opted-in to Targeted Release will be the first production users to see the latest Microsoft Teams features and help shape the product by providing early feedback.

Prior to this, Targeted Release provided early access to OneDrive for Business, SharePoint Online, Office for the web, Microsoft 365 admin center and some components of Exchange Online.

What is Targeted Release?

Targeted release allows early access to high quality feature releases across Microsoft 365 apps and services, which customers can opt-in to prepare for the upcoming changes before they roll out to the rest of the organization.

Customers can choose to have a select set of individuals, or the entire organization receives updates early via Targeted Release.

Note:

  • All the users in Targeted release will have access to the preview of new Teams as per the MC post MC533687. To learn more about Teams support for Targeted release and list of latest Teams features in Targeted release, please refer to this blogpost.
  • We have decided not to proceed with the “EA”, to indicate Early Access, on the profile picture change and it is rolled back for the initial users who received it. Thank you for your patience.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 117577

Targeted Release (if applicable): Rollout is in progress and expected to complete by mid- June 2023.

 

New Features in Teams Admin Center to Discover Azure Benefit Eligible Apps and View Unspent Azure Consumption Commitment MC553271 · Published 10 maj 2023 · Last updated 1 juni 2023

Updated June 1, 2023: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.

Microsoft Teams admins will soon be able to search for and identify monetized Teams apps are eligible to contribute towards an organization's Microsoft Azure consumption commitment (MACC) as well as view remaining unspent MACC for their organization.

As part of this feature, the "Manage apps" tab of the Teams admin center (TAC) will include a new category in the "Browse by" filter and add new visuals in the app cards. These changes provide parity with the Azure Portal in terms of ability to search and identify Teams apps with transactable SaaS offers that are eligible to contribute towards an organization's Azure consumption commitment.

In addition to above, a new widget in the Teams admin center (TAC) will be added to help admins quickly view unspent Microsoft Azure consumption commitment (MACC) that they can apply when making purchase of Teams apps that they discover are Azure benefit eligible above. It will only be available to organizations that have an existing MACC agreement with Microsoft and only to those admins who have appropriate rights to view the MACC balance.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 125173

Standard Release: We will begin rolling out in mid-June (previously late May) and expect to complete rollout by late June (previously mid-June).

We discovered issues that could impact certain geographies and are actively fixing before final release.

 

(Updated) Improved Connect/Disconnect Tracking in Group Visits MC549345 · Published 2 maj 2023 · Last updated 1 juni 2023

Updated June 1, 2023: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.

We’ve enhanced the ability to discretely track each individual Connect & Disconnect when multiple Organizers or multiple Guests join a Microsoft Teams EHR Connector visit via Teams.

Preview: We will begin rolling out in mid-June (previously early May) and complete by late June (previously mid-May).

Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out in late June (previously mid-May) and complete by mid-July (previously late May).

Standard Release: We will begin rolling out in mid-July (previously late May) and complete by early August (previously early June).

 

(Updated) Teams Rooms: Windows 11 support for Teams Rooms on Windows devices MC537412 · Published 5 apr. 2023 · Last updated 1 juni 2023

Updated June 1, 2023: While our rollout plans have not changed, based on feedback from customers who need some additional time to test Windows 11, we are offering a temporary hold on Windows 11 upgrade to customers until November 20, 2023. Customers who want to utilize this option MUST follow these instructions before mid-June 2023 (before 4.17 app update) to delay upgrade to Windows 11.

Instructions:

Set this registry key to put the Windows 11 upgrade on an MTR on hold.

Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PPI\SkypeSettings

Key: CBU11

Data: 1 (as a dword)

Delete the registry key to resume the upgrade.

Important: If you do not set this registry key prior to 4.17 app update (releasing in mid-June), eligible devices will automatically upgrade to Windows 11. Please also note that this only applies to existing in market/ in channel devices not on application version 4.17, and that OEMs have already moved to Windows 11 based images (due to end of sales for Windows 10 IoT Enterprise in Oct 2023, and lead time needed for OEMs to create media).

Teams Rooms on Windows devices that are eligible for Windows 11 upgrade will receive the Windows 11 22H2 release in June 2023 (previously May). This will be offered and installed on their devices with 4.17 dot release. Devices that are not eligible due to an incompatible processor will continue to use Windows 10 per Windows hardware support policy. These devices will be offered Windows 10 22H2 release.

Devices that cannot upgrade to Windows 11 will continue to be supported until the end of Windows 10 End of servicing for General Availability Channel or hardware support from OEM, whichever comes first. Windows 10 releases information atWindows 10 release information. Please note, not all Windows releases are supported for Teams Rooms, to find supported version, see Microsoft Teams Rooms app version support.

In addition, Teams Rooms on Windows OEMs will shift their manufacturing to Windows 11 IoT Enterprise as Windows 10 IoT Enterprise end of license sales is fast approaching (10/14/2023). OEMs with existing Windows 10 licenses inventory (or to support recovery media for existing Windows 10 based devices) may continue to provide Windows 10 based images for some time that should automatically update to Windows 11 post setup. All OEMs are expected to move to Windows 11 IoT Enterprise based images in future. Customers should ensure all new hardware purchases check for Windows 11 compatibility to future proof their device investment.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 122148

Standard Release: We will begin rolling out early May and expect to complete by late May.

 

(Updated) Pronouns on Profile Cards in Microsoft Teams and Outlook Web MC515531 · Published 15 feb. 2023 · Last updated 1 juni 2023

Updated June 1, 2023: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.

We’re adding a new feature to the profile card in Microsoft 365. Users in your organization will soon be able to add pronouns directly to their profile card in Outlook on the web and Teams. Pronouns are the words we use to replace someone's name in a sentence, such as “he,” “she,” or “they” in English.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 86382 and 115511

Targeted Release: Rollout will begin late February.

Standard and GCC: Rollout will begin in late March (previously early March) and is expected to be complete by early April (previously late March). - Complete

GCC-High: Rollout will begin mid-June and is expected to be complete by late June.

DoD: Rollout will begin mid-July and is expected to be complete by late July.

 

(Updated) A new experience to search within chat and channels. MC554158 · Published 12 maj 2023 · Last updated 1 juni 2023

Updated June 1, 2023: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.

We are excited to introduce a new and improved experience to search within chats and channels. 

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 122550

Standard: We will begin rolling this out in mid-June (previously early June) and expect to complete rollout by early July (previously mid-June)

GCC: We will begin rolling this out in mid-July (previously late June) and complete rollout by early August.

GCC-H: We will begin rolling this out in late July (previously early July) and complete rollout by mid-August.

DoD: We will begin rolling this out in mid-August (previously late July) and complete rollout by early September.

 

(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Block Meeting Chat Access in External, Non-Trusted Meeting Joins MC561186 · Published 26 maj 2023 · Last updated 1 juni 2023

Updated June 1, 2023: We have added a link to additional details.

Microsoft Teams IT Admins will soon be able to block internal users from accessing chats when these users join meetings organized on external non-trusted tenants, including cross-cloud join. This release of Microsoft Teams' new meeting chat setting will be rolling out across MS Teams Desktop, Mobile and Web and will provide a new way for tenants to manage users' chat access in meetings hosted on external non-trusted tenants.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 123975

Targeted Release: We will begin rollout in early July and expect to complete rollout by mid-July.

GA: We will begin rollout in mid-July and expect to complete rollout by late July.

GCC: We will begin rollout in early August and expect to complete rollout by mid-August.

GCCH: We will begin rollout in mid-August and expect to complete rollout by late August.

DoD: We will begin rollout in mid-September and expect to complete rollout by late September.

 

(Updated) Webinar Email feature updates -customize content and time to send reminders MC549348 · Published 2 maj 2023 · Last updated 1 juni 2023

Updated June 1, 2023: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.

Emails for Webinars are critical to engage with registrants and often organizers feel the need to customize the content. To enable this, we are rolling out two features.

  1. The content of the emails (i.e. all webinar related attendee emails) can be edited by the event organizers. This is reserved for Teams Premium licensed organizers.
  2. Time to send reminder emails can be configured by the event organizers. This is reserved for Teams Premium licensed organizers.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 119391

Standard Release: We will begin rolling out mid-June and complete late July (previously late June).

 

(Updated) Teams update: Expanded view of the profile card in Teams MC494734 · Published 5 jan. 2023 · Last updated 1 juni 2023

Updated June 1, 2023: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.

Beginning in March, users in your organization will be able to use expanded views of the profile card in Teams. The expanded view is already available in Outlook and includes more information, like an overview of the profile, contact information, organizational chart, and LinkedIn tab.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 109526. 

We will begin rolling out this feature in late May (previously late April) and expect to complete the rollout in late June (previously early May).

 

Teams Room Windows: Simplified Device Registration Process for Microsoft Teams Rooms Pro Management Portal MC565156 · Published 31 maj 2023

We are pleased to announce an enhancement to the device registration process for Windows-based Teams Rooms devices on the Pro Management portal, aimed at making it more convenient for IT admins.

With the upcoming Teams Rooms app update (v. 4.17) scheduled for release by the end of June 2023, we have streamlined the registration process for Windows-based Teams Rooms devices. IT admins will no longer need to manually download and install the Pro Management agent on each device.

Instead, the Pro Management agent will be automatically downloaded and installed onto the Windows-based Teams Rooms devices as part of the Teams Rooms app update. This improvement simplifies the agent deployment and device enrollment tasks for IT admins, reducing their workload.

Once the Pro Management agent is successfully installed and connected, devices with the Teams Rooms Pro license will be automatically enrolled and visible on the Pro Management portal. This eliminates the need for any additional user action, making the process more efficient.

We understand the importance of a seamless and hassle-free device registration experience for IT admins. This update aims to improve the overall management process and reduce friction when connecting Windows-based Teams Rooms devices to the Pro Management portal.

Stay tuned for the upcoming Teams Rooms app update (v. 4.17) to take advantage of the simplified device registration process and enhance your device management capabilities with the Pro Management service.

 

Microsoft Teams: Breakout rooms support and Select Together Mode for everyone on Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows MC564198 · Published 31 maj 2023

The latest version of Teams Rooms on Windows app 4.17 update includes new in-meeting experiences including:

  • Breakout room support
  • Choose your Together Mode scene and select it for everyone

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 95680, 126105

We will begin rolling out in mid-June and expect to complete rollout by late July.

 

Introducing zooming controls while viewing screenshare MC564195 · Published 31 maj 2023

This change is applicable to Microsoft Teams users using meetings and calls.

Users in a Teams call or meeting will now see new buttons to zoom in, zoom out and restore the original size of the incoming screenshare. This will greatly enhance the experience of users viewing screenshare. (Ability to zoom was previously only available using pinch to zoom gesture on trackpad or other shortcuts.)

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 116010.

Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early June and expect to complete by mid-June.

Public Preview: We will begin rolling out early June and expect to complete by mid-June.

Standard Release: We will begin rolling out early July and expect to complete by mid-July.

GCC-High and DoD: We will begin rolling out in late August and expect to complete rollout by mid-September.

 

(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Intelligent Meeting Recap (Premium) MC537956 · Published 6 apr. 2023 · Last updated 30 maj 2023

Updated May 30, 2023: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.

Users with a Teams Premium license will now be able to access a comprehensive meeting overview in the new ‘Recap’ tab in Teams, which leverages AI to provide personalized highlights and key insights from the meeting.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 122529

Targeted Release (Preview): We will begin rolling out early May (previously late April) and expect to complete by early May.

Standard Release: We will begin rolling out mid-May and expect to complete by mid-June (previously late May).

 

(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Two-way lobby chat MC554156 · Published 12 May 2023 · Last updated 30 May 2023

Updated May 30, 2023: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.

The Virtual Appointments app provides a central hub for all your virtual appointments needs in Microsoft Teams. The app enables a seamless end-to-end experience for business-to-customer engagements.

Queue view in Virtual Appointments app is a premium advanced virtual appointment feature that allows businesses to Empower employees to manage and service scheduled and on-demand virtual appointments in one location with advanced capabilities to track wait times, live status of a meeting, and more. Scheduling administrators and staff conducting virtual appointments can monitor incoming requests and process them appropriately.

Two-way lobby chat in queue view will provide a seamless client experience with an interactive waiting room that allows facilitators to send waiting room messages to customers prior to the meeting. For example, a client in the waiting room can receive messages from the facilitator or other staff schedulers such as, “Last appointment is running long. Be with you in 5 mins.” The client can respond directly in chat so they can stay connected and ask any questions as needed. Two-way lobby chat is currently supported only for meetings joined from a mobile browser. Desktop browser is currently not supported.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 122395

Standard Release: We will begin rolling in June (previously May) and complete by September (previously July).

 

(Updated) Breakout Rooms participant shuffle MC549343 · Published 2 May 2023 · Last updated 30 May 2023

Updated May 30, 2023: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.

Breakout Rooms Participant Shuffle delivers a new capability to randomly assign participants to rooms also after rooms are created.

Participants can be randomly reassigned both prior to the meeting or during the live meeting.

Shuffling can be applied to all participants or only to unassigned participants, re-distributing them evenly to existing rooms.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 116532

Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-May and expect to complete by late May.

Public Preview: We will begin rolling out early July (previously mid-May) and expect to complete by mid-July (previously late May).

Standard Release: We will begin rolling out late July (previously mid-June) and expect to complete by mid-August (previously late June).

GCC-High and DoD: We will begin rolling out in early July and expect to complete rollout by mid-August.

 

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Microsoft Viva: Campaign Hub, Search for Campaigns and Executive Sponsorship for Campaigns MC567479 · Published 2 juni 2023

Campaigns in Viva Engage is launching three new features: campaign hub, search category for campaigns, and executive sponsorship for campaigns. Users will be able to discover and find campaigns. Leaders will be able to sponsor the campaigns they support. Campaigns that have executive sponsors will also show up in Leadership Corner.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap IDs: 124952 and 124953

Rollout will begin in mid-June and expect to be complete by late June.

 

Viva Learning content provider configuration feature will now be migrated to Viva Learning Admin tab MC565160 · Published 31 maj 2023

Currently content provider configuration for Viva Learning happens on the Microsoft 365 Admin center. We will be migrating the provider configuration capabilities on Manage providers in the Viva Learning admin tab, which is where we will continue to invest our development resources. 

We will begin making this change in early June and expect to complete by mid-June.

 

 

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