Microsoft has released a new unified Teams app that allows Windows and Mac users to switch between personal, work, and school , accounts without having to install separate apps for each account category.
The new Microsoft Teams app also helps users switch between accounts without logging out and back in, and it's also possible to join meetings without signing in to an account.
“Today, we’re announcing that the unified Microsoft Teams experience is now available on Windows 10 and 11,” said Amit Fulay, Vice President of Product at Microsoft.
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“Anyone who signs up for Teams with a personal email or phone number can connect and collaborate with anyone, at any time — for free,” he added.
Whether someone wants to talk about a work project or just want to chat with a friend, they can log into Teams and select their preferred account when they join the meeting. Also, as mentioned, they can register as a guest without logging in!
The unified Teams app is now available for all users and can be downloaded from Microsoft's website.
Microsoft first announced in March that it would provide a single Teams Windows and macOS app for all account.
A preview build has also been released to Windows Insiders on the Canary and Dev.
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“Microsoft Teams will be available as a single app, allowing users to seamlessly switch between multiple cloud, tenants, and account types across personal and work,” the Windows Insider team said.
The company has also improved notifications with the new app to indicate which Teams account they belong to. Additionally, it has updated personal notification banners to show more detail, making it easier to interact with notifications.
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Overall, the new unified Teams app and its capabilities demonstrate Microsoft’s commitment to improving the user experience and promoting seamless remote work. As the world continues to adapt to a more digital landscape, such developments will play a critical role in facilitating effective communication and fostering effective teamwork. With continuous updates and improvements, Microsoft is sure to remain at the forefront of providing innovative solutions for modern collaboration in the workplace. So whether you are a freelancer with multiple clients , an employee working on various projects in your organization, or a student, this new unified Teams app is set to revolutionize the way you communicate and collaborate in our increasingly digital world. Let’s embrace these changes and make our professional and personal lives more efficient and productive!
Source: www.bleepingcomputer.com
