Microsoft Teams finally brings all its users together in one app, but will it make a difference?
Thanks to a new update, working with the different builds and models of Microsoft Teams app versions is no longer a problem.
The video conferencing service has confirmed the rollout of a new tweak that it says will bring “any type of Teams account” into a single desktop app.
This means users can now all access the same app whether they use a work, school or personal Microsoft Teams account, eliminating the current requirement for multiple versions for different use cases.
One desktop Microsoft Teams app to control them all
In his entry On the Microsoft 365 roadmap, the company noted that the change will bring work, school and personal Microsoft Teams accounts into a single desktop app, which will be available on Windows and Mac.
The update is said to be rolling out now and users of all membership levels will see the change soon.
Microsoft hasn’t given away much in terms of the motivation or reasoning behind the move, or why it’s happening now, but it’s not thought users will experience too much disruption from the move, which will essentially combine the existing two Teams apps into a single entity.
Currently, users must choose between a “Teams for Home” and a “Teams for Work or School” offering (or install both, causing potential confusion). While both apps are free, there’s also the option to upgrade to Microsoft Teams Essentials, which costs $4/£3.30 per user per month, with additional features such as unlimited group meetings, 10GB of cloud storage and up to 300 participants per month. meeting.
However, a newly combined Microsoft Teams app should probably have the ability to navigate between different accounts, protecting you from any embarrassing mistakes or errors between personal and work profiles.
It will almost certainly also include the company’s other latest tweaks to the platform, including the ability to completely hide specific apps during a Microsoft Teams call, meaning you should be protected from alerts or notifications that you’d much rather keep private .