Microsoft Teams Update Improves Video Display and Adds Features

New Features:

• Increased Video Display: Up to nine users can be shown on screen during videoconferences.
• "Raise Hands" Feature: Participants can signal their intent to speak via a new hand icon.

Enhancements:

• Improved User Experience: The update aims to enhance engagement by allowing more participants to be visible.

Fixed Bugs:

Nothing known

Open Issues:

• Limited Video Display Compared to Competitors: The current maximum still falls short of Zoom's capability of 49 users on screen.

Update Instructions:

• The update is set to be released in May, following the revised timeline from the original April schedule.