Microsoft has announced a wave of exciting updates rolling out across Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365 Apps, SharePoint, and OneDrive. These enhancements are designed to make collaboration, productivity, and administration even more seamless for organizations. Here’s a quick roundup of what’s coming and when to expect it.
Microsoft Teams Updates
Audio-Only Recording
Rollout: Early October – Late November 2025 Teams meetings are getting more flexible with the option to record audio only—even when cameras are on. This gives users a less intrusive way to capture key conversations while maintaining privacy and reducing storage needs.
Image Search in Teams
Rollout: Mid-November – Early December 2025 Searching for visuals in Teams just got easier. You’ll soon be able to search for images—from screenshots to whiteboard photos—shared in chats or channels. Results will show who shared the image and where it lives for better context.
Apps in Shared Channels
Rollout: Early – Late November 2025 Collaboration across teams and organizations just got richer. Users can now add and use apps, bots, tabs, and message extensions directly within Shared Channels, streamlining cross-team workflows.
Search in Settings
Rollout: Early November 2025 Tired of hunting through menus? Teams is adding a search bar to Settings, allowing you to find specific options faster. This update was driven by user feedback to simplify configuration.
Teams Town Halls: Full HD (1080p)
Rollout: Mid – Late December 2025 For Teams Premium customers, town halls will soon support 1080p HD video, delivering sharper visuals and more professional broadcasts for large-scale meetings and events.
Microsoft 365 Apps
Visual Refresh of App Icons
Rollout: Early October 2025 (phased rollout) Microsoft is giving Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other apps a modern icon refresh featuring a unified, symbol-driven design that aligns with the new Copilot experience.
Microsoft SharePoint & OneDrive
SharePoint Tenant Rename — No Scale Limits
Rollout: Early – Mid October 2025 Organizations undergoing rebranding or mergers can now rename their SharePoint domain names without limitations on the number of sites. This long-requested feature is now generally available to all customers. Learn more
OneDrive: Easier File Transfers for Departing Employees
Rollout: Mid-October – Early November 2025 Managing OneDrive content when employees leave is now simpler with:
- Improved cleanup notifications
- Better file filtering and search
- A new “Move and keep sharing” feature to transfer multiple files while preserving permissions
- Streamlined bulk alerts for collaborators
Final Thoughts
These updates reflect Microsoft’s continued investment in smarter collaboration and smoother IT management. Whether you’re improving internal communications, managing employee transitions, or hosting virtual events, these features are designed to make your Microsoft 365 experience more intuitive and secure.
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