502524 – Microsoft Teams: New SlimCore-based optimization for Microsoft Teams in VDI – support for MacOS on Citrix and Azure Virtual Desktops/Windows 365

Product:

Teams, Windows, Windows 365, Windows Virtual Desktop

Platform:

Mac, US Instances, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

Links:

(MC1151241)

Details:

This feature allows MAC endpoints to optimize Microsoft Teams in VDI environments with the new SlimCore-based media engine, providing an expanded feature set and multiple improvements in quality, reliability and performance.

Change Category:
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release

Created:
2025-09-04

updated:
2025-12-18

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summary for non-techies**

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine you're trying to have a smooth conversation over a video call with someone, but there's a bit of a delay or the quality isn't quite up to par. This can be frustrating, especially if you're trying to conduct important business. Now, think of Microsoft Teams as the tool that helps you have these conversations. It's like the phone line or video service you use to connect with others.

In a virtual desktop environment, where you're essentially using a computer that's not physically in front of you, it's like borrowing someone else's phone to make that call. You want that borrowed phone to work just as well as your own. Microsoft Teams has introduced a new way to make these virtual calls clearer and more reliable, especially for people using Mac computers. This is achieved through something called a SlimCore-based media engine, which is like upgrading the phone line to ensure better sound and video quality.

This new feature is particularly beneficial for those using virtual desktop environments like Citrix or Azure Virtual Desktops, which are like shared office spaces in the digital world. By optimizing Teams for these environments, it ensures that even when you're using a Mac to access these virtual spaces, your calls and meetings are smooth and efficient.

In essence, this update is about making sure that no matter where you are or what device you're using, your virtual meetings on Microsoft Teams are as seamless as possible. It's like ensuring that every call you make, whether from your own phone or a borrowed one, is crystal clear and without interruptions.