Everything new for Microsoft Teams in October 2023
The new Teams rolling out was just one of many changes that shipped to the service last month.
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What you need to know
Microsoft Teams receives new features every month, but October 2023 was an especially noteworthy month for the platform. New features, performance improvements, and several new Teams Devices rolling out are just a glimpse of everything that’s new.
The biggest change to Teams is that there is now an entirely new version of Microsoft Teams available. Microsoft rebuilt Teams “from the ground up to deliver improved performance and enhanced reliability, security, and IT management.” The new Teams is up to two times faster than its predecessor while using 50% less memory.
The rollout of the new Teams means plenty of new features. Microsoft rounded up the features in itsmonthly recap. That post is quite detailed, so it’s easy to miss features in a specific section. Below are the highlights of what’s new from Microsoft plus some quick notes on the biggest changes.
Meetings
The Meet app in Teams brings together meeting prep and recap features into a centralized location. In it, you’ll see all your upcoming meetings, recent meetings, and content related to meetings, like chats, files, agendas, and shared documents.
Webinars and Town Halls
Chat and Collaboration
I covered therevamped Teams channels experienceyesterday. As a quick recap, the improved experience should help conversation flow fluidly, thanks to its new conversation view and revamped compose box.
Teams Phone
Teams Rooms and Devices
IT Administration and Security
Mobile
Platform
Collaborative Apps
Frontline Workers Solutions
Virtual Appointments
Teams for Education
Government
Microsoft Teams continues to grow rapidly. The new Teams rolling out was the biggest news related to the platform in October 2023, but it was hardly the only change.
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
