Microsoft announced four new updates to the Microsoft Teams roadmap on September 20-21, 2023
1. In-meeting Error Messaging
Feature ID: 167211
- Microsoft Teams Meeting users will soon receive direct error messages to help them understand why they may encounter limitations when accessing meeting chats.
- These direct error messages will explain whether the limitations are due to policy restrictions or unforeseen system errors.
- Users will have clear explanations for any disruptions in accessing meeting chats.
- This feature will be exclusive to the new Teams experience.
- The feature will start rolling out in November 2023.
- Platform(s): Desktop
2. Controlled-Content Meeting Template (Premium)
Feature ID: 91286
- In October 2023, a new template will be introduced for meetings with external participants.
- The template offers tighter control over meeting options such as lobby access, presenter permissions, chat functionality, and recording permissions.
- The controlled-content meeting template comes equipped with preset defaults for these options.
- The aim is to ensure that meetings are more secure and controlled.
- Platform(s): Mac, Desktop
3. Automatic Updates for Android-based Teams Devices
Feature ID: 163598
- Teams devices running on Android will receive automatic updates for the Teams app.
- Manual intervention will no longer be needed.
- Administrators can manage updates by organizing devices into update phases or temporarily pausing rollouts via the Teams Admin Center.
- The automatic updates are scheduled to start in October 2023.
- Platform(s): Web
4. Meeting Protection Support on Teams Rooms on Android
Feature ID: 161423
- Enhanced security measures will be added to Teams Rooms on Android devices.
- End-to-end encryption will be included in these measures.
- Sensitivity label support will also be added during meetings.
- Sensitivity label support will only be available if enabled by the meeting organizer.
- The update is expected to roll out in December 2023.
- Platform(s): Teams and Surface Devices, Android
All of these are to be available in general availability.
