check before: 2025-05-01
Product:
Teams, Windows
Platform:
Android, iOS, Mac, Online, US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Rolling out
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Teams will introduce a new default setting allowing users to view incoming calls in a small, resizable window to reduce disruption. Rollout starts May 2025 for Targeted Release and completes by early 2026 worldwide, with no admin action required. Users can continue working while on calls.
Details:
Updated November 17, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for Microsoft Teams: A new setting that allows users to view incoming calls in a small window in Teams to prevent disruptions. Users will be able to take a call in the small window and continue to see what they were working on before the call.
This message applies to Teams on Windows desktop, Teams on Mac desktop, Teams for the web, and Teams for iOS/Android.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 482747.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early May 2025 and expect to complete by mid-May 2025.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-Jan 2026 (previously mid-May 2025) and expect to complete by late January 2026 (previously late May 2025).
General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out early February 2026 (previously early June 2025) and expect to complete by mid-February 2026 (previously mid-June 2025).
General Availability: (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out early February 2026 (previously early June 2025) and expect to complete by early October 2026 (previously early October 2025).
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General Availability, Targeted Release
Created:
2025-04-01
updated:
2025-11-18
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Disruption During Calls
Without preparation, users may experience confusion and disruption due to the sudden change in call handling, as they are accustomed to the larger Teams screen for incoming calls.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=482747
Training and Documentation Gaps
If users are not informed about the new feature, they may struggle to utilize the small window effectively, leading to decreased productivity and frustration.
- roles: End Users, Training Coordinators
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=482747
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-11-18 | MC Last Updated | 11/08/2025 00:09:38 | 2025-11-18T01:01:56Z |
| 2025-11-18 | MC Messages | Updated September 19, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for Microsoft Teams: A new setting that allows users to view incoming calls in a small window in Teams to prevent disruptions. Users will be able to take a call in the small window and continue to see what they were working on before the call. This message applies to Teams on Windows desktop, Teams on Mac desktop, Teams for the web, and Teams for iOS/Android. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 482747. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early May 2025 and expect to complete by mid-May 2025. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-May 2025 and expect to complete by late May 2025. General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out early June 2025 and expect to complete by mid-June 2025. General Availability: (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out early June 2025 and expect to complete by early October 2025. | Updated November 17, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for Microsoft Teams: A new setting that allows users to view incoming calls in a small window in Teams to prevent disruptions. Users will be able to take a call in the small window and continue to see what they were working on before the call. This message applies to Teams on Windows desktop, Teams on Mac desktop, Teams for the web, and Teams for iOS/Android. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 482747. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early May 2025 and expect to complete by mid-May 2025. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-Jan 2026 (previously mid-May 2025) and expect to complete by late January 2026 (previously late May 2025). General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out early February 2026 (previously early June 2025) and expect to complete by mid-February 2026 (previously mid-June 2025). General Availability: (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out early February 2026 (previously early June 2025) and expect to complete by early October 2026 (previously early October 2025). |
| 2025-11-18 | MC End Time | 12/31/2025 08:00:00 | 2026-11-02T08:00:00Z |
| 2025-11-18 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams will introduce a default setting allowing users to view incoming calls in a small, resizable window to reduce disruption. Rollout begins May 2025 for most users, with GCC and DoD completing by October 2025. No admin action is needed, but user notification is recommended. | Microsoft Teams will introduce a new default setting allowing users to view incoming calls in a small, resizable window to reduce disruption. Rollout starts May 2025 for Targeted Release and completes by early 2026 worldwide, with no admin action required. Users can continue working while on calls. |
| 2025-11-08 | MC End Time | 11/10/2025 08:00:00 | 2025-12-31T08:00:00Z |
| 2025-11-08 | MC Last Updated | 09/19/2025 22:11:50 | 2025-11-08T00:09:38Z |
| 2025-09-20 | MC Last Updated | 09/10/2025 19:53:27 | 2025-09-19T22:11:50Z |
| 2025-09-20 | MC Messages | Updated September 10, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for Microsoft Teams: A new setting that allows users to view incoming calls in a small window in Teams to prevent disruptions. Users will be able to take a call in the small window and continue to see what they were working on before the call. This message applies to Teams on Windows desktop, Teams on Mac desktop, Teams for the web, and Teams for iOS/Android. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 482747. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early May 2025 and expect to complete by mid-May 2025. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-May 2025 and expect to complete by late May 2025. General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out early June 2025 and expect to complete by mid-June 2025. General Availability: (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out early June 2025 and expect to complete by late September 2025 (previously late June). | Updated September 19, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for Microsoft Teams: A new setting that allows users to view incoming calls in a small window in Teams to prevent disruptions. Users will be able to take a call in the small window and continue to see what they were working on before the call. This message applies to Teams on Windows desktop, Teams on Mac desktop, Teams for the web, and Teams for iOS/Android. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 482747. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early May 2025 and expect to complete by mid-May 2025. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-May 2025 and expect to complete by late May 2025. General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out early June 2025 and expect to complete by mid-June 2025. General Availability: (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out early June 2025 and expect to complete by early October 2025. |
| 2025-09-20 | MC End Time | 11/03/2025 08:00:00 | 2025-11-10T08:00:00Z |
| 2025-09-20 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams will introduce a new default setting allowing users to view incoming calls in a small, resizable window to reduce disruption. The feature will roll out from May to September 2025 across Windows, Mac, web, and mobile platforms, requiring no admin action but user notification is recommended. | Microsoft Teams will introduce a default setting allowing users to view incoming calls in a small, resizable window to reduce disruption. Rollout begins May 2025 for most users, with GCC and DoD completing by October 2025. No admin action is needed, but user notification is recommended. |
| 2025-09-11 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2025-09-11 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams will introduce a new setting to view incoming calls in a small window, reducing disruptions. This feature will be available on various platforms and will roll out from May to June 2025. It will be enabled by default, with no admin action required. | Microsoft Teams will introduce a new default setting allowing users to view incoming calls in a small, resizable window to reduce disruption. The feature will roll out from May to September 2025 across Windows, Mac, web, and mobile platforms, requiring no admin action but user notification is recommended. |
| 2025-09-11 | MC Last Updated | 04/01/2025 00:38:38 | 2025-09-10T19:53:27Z |
| 2025-09-11 | MC Messages | Coming soon for Microsoft Teams: A new setting that allows users to view incoming calls in a small window in Teams to prevent disruptions. Users will be able to take a call in the small window and continue to see what they were working on before the call.
This message applies to Teams on Windows desktop, Teams on Mac desktop, Teams for the web, and Teams for iOS/Android. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 482747. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early May 2025 and expect to complete by mid-May 2025. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-May 2025 and expect to complete by late May 2025. General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out early June 2025 and expect to complete by mid-June 2025. General Availability: (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out early June 2025 and expect to complete by late June 2025. | Updated September 10, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon for Microsoft Teams: A new setting that allows users to view incoming calls in a small window in Teams to prevent disruptions. Users will be able to take a call in the small window and continue to see what they were working on before the call. This message applies to Teams on Windows desktop, Teams on Mac desktop, Teams for the web, and Teams for iOS/Android. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 482747. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early May 2025 and expect to complete by mid-May 2025. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-May 2025 and expect to complete by late May 2025. General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out early June 2025 and expect to complete by mid-June 2025. General Availability: (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out early June 2025 and expect to complete by late September 2025 (previously late June). |
| 2025-09-11 | MC Title | Microsoft Teams: New user setting to view incoming calls in a small window | (Updated) Microsoft Teams: New user setting to view incoming calls in a small window |
| 2025-09-11 | MC End Time | 10/03/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-11-03T08:00:00Z |
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