Roadmap

Recording consent for PSTN calls in Teams

Maxime Hiez
Teams
30 Oct, 2026

Introduction Since January 2026, the Microsoft Teams calling policy can require explicit consent from participants before a one-on-one call is recorded or transcribed. One exception remai

Teams blurs and scans QR codes in messages

Maxime Hiez
Teams
29 Oct, 2026

Introduction In Microsoft Teams, links shared in chats already go through Malicious URL protection. A QR code, however, arrives as an image. Microsoft has two separate protections for it,

Teams detects phishing in chats

Maxime Hiez
Teams
27 Oct, 2026

Introduction Until now, the native protection Microsoft Teams offers in chats relied on specific indicators : a malicious URL, a dangerous file type or brand impersonation on a first exte

File blocking in Teams with Weaponizable File Protection

Maxime Hiez
Teams
24 Oct, 2026

Introduction Since January 12, 2026, Weaponizable File Protection in Microsoft Teams has been on by default in tenants still on the original settings : it blocks messages that contain a

Teams adds intelligent call delegation

Maxime Hiez
Teams
23 Oct, 2026

Introduction An incoming call often interrupts work with no way of knowing whether it's worth taking. Microsoft Teams hands that triage to an AI attendant with *Intelligent Call Delegatio

Teams adds message reminders

Maxime Hiez
Teams
25 Sep, 2026

Introduction Microsoft Teams is introducing Remind Me, a reminder option for chat and channel messages, with the announcement MC1470887 (roadmap item 565869). The Targeted Release

Simultaneous dual-presenter screen sharing in Teams

Maxime Hiez
Teams
21 Sep, 2026

Introduction Microsoft is developing a feature that lets two presenters share their screen or a window at the same time in a Teams meeting, referenced under roadmap item 80239. Genera

Mandatory consent before joining a Teams meeting

Maxime Hiez
Teams
16 Sep, 2026

Introduction Microsoft Teams is introducing mandatory consent before entering a meeting, with the announcement MC1454114. Administrators can now require every participant to accept cust

Displaying a countdown timer during Teams meetings

Maxime Hiez
Teams
19 Jun, 2025

Introduction Microsoft Teams continues to evolve to offer ever-more advanced communication and collaboration solutions. Among the new features coming soon is the integration of a countdown

Blocking screenshots during Teams meetings

Maxime Hiez
Teams
12 May, 2025

Introduction Microsoft Teams continues to strengthen the privacy and security of online meetings. Starting in July 2025, a new feature will be rolled out to prevent screenshots during meeti

How to block a specific external user in Teams

Introduction Microsoft recently introduced a new feature for Teams administrators to block specific external users. This update aims to strengthen security and protect internal members of t

Debugging Teams calls via the SIP ladder

Maxime Hiez
Teams
03 Feb, 2025

Introduction Microsoft Teams continues to evolve to offer ever more advanced communication and collaboration solutions. Among the features arriving very soon, we find the possibility of obt

The SMS messages will be native in Teams

Maxime Hiez
Teams
06 Dec, 2024

Introduction Microsoft Teams continues to evolve, offering comprehensive communication and collaboration solutions. Among its features, SMS integration allows Teams users to easily communic

Email verification of external Teams participants

Maxime Hiez
Teams
19 Nov, 2024

Introduction Microsoft Teams Premium introduces a new feature to enhance the security and reliability of your meetings : email verification for external participants. This feature allows