The new Microsoft Teams app is set to launch in April, with features such as easy account switching and the option to access business files securely. Microsoft’s app is currently in testing, and the team are proud to announce that they have implemented customer feedback to make apps more efficient. The new update allows you to use a single app for Teams accounts.
Merging Content in a Seamless App
Microsoft finally taking steps to merge all of the content into a single app is long overdue. Merging content is imperative to a seamless UX. The PlayStar casino app is a prime example of how this can be done well. Their Apple store download contains live casino variants, bonuses and promotions. Having a single app for each game, ranging from roulette to blackjack and poker wouldn’t be efficient and translates to a huge loss of business. Microsoft finally combining Teams into a single app for personal and business use is a huge step forward and it wouldn’t be surprising to see a spike in new user registrations as a result.
Some of the main features being added within this update include personal notifications going into more detail. Clear and easy actions can also be taken within the notifications bar.
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A New Teams User Experience
For quite some time, Microsoft have provided a confusing experience for those who use the Teams system. Windows integrated the app into the task bar but the Chat option only works for personal accounts. Microsoft took a step back from direct integration since the Windows 11 update, and this means you still need to download two different Teams apps so you can access personal meetings and work tasks.
Users would have to have both Microsoft Teams for personal use installed, as well as Microsoft Teams for Business. It was too easy for users to launch the wrong one, but Microsoft are now taking steps to combat this. Microsoft are planning to remove the free personal use app in the future, converting everyone to the single Teams app. The new Teams experience is coming to Windows 11, version 24H2, which is good news for desktop users.
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Other features include a new look for Copilot. Copilot can be attached to the desktop, or it can be activated as a mode where it acts like an application window. With this window, you can move and resize it around the screen.
A new runtime for AI assistance has also helped to imbue it with a range of new powers, such as cleaning up an empty disk and informing you of your IP address. You can also empty the recycling bin, and find new wireless networks. It’s also possible to tweak dark mode, enable accessibility features and take screenshots if required.
These new features mark an exciting time for Microsoft, with the new app’s launch being highly anticipated for both businesses and personal users. Hopefully, other businesses follow suit, and prioritise simplicity, user experience, and seamless apps.
