503109 – Microsoft Teams: iPad Multi-tasking for Meetings

Product:

Teams

Platform:

iOS, US Instances, World tenant

Status:

Rolling out

Change type:

Links:

MC1160191

Details:

Teams on iPad will now support a separate popout window for meetings, enhancing multi-tasking capabilities.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-09-12

updated:
2025-10-02

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summary for non-techies**

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine you're at a busy coffee shop with a friend. You're having a conversation, but at the same time, you want to jot down some notes or check your calendar. You don't want to interrupt the flow of your conversation, so you use a notebook on the side to keep everything organized without losing track of your discussion. This is similar to the new feature in Microsoft Teams for iPad, where meetings can now pop out into a separate window.

Previously, when you were in a Teams meeting on your iPad, you had to stay within that meeting window. If you wanted to check your email or reference a document, you had to leave the meeting screen, which could be disruptive. Now, with the ability to pop out the meeting into a separate window, you can multitask more efficiently. It's like having that notebook at the coffee shop; you can keep the meeting going in one window while you access other apps or information in another.

This change is particularly useful for professionals who need to manage multiple tasks simultaneously during meetings. For instance, a lawyer might need to review case files while discussing a legal strategy, or an HR manager might want to update an employee's profile while discussing their performance. The popout window feature allows you to keep the meeting in view while seamlessly interacting with other apps, enhancing productivity and making it easier to stay on top of tasks without missing important parts of the conversation.

Overall, this update is designed to make your digital workspace more flexible and efficient, much like having that extra notebook to keep everything in order during a busy day.