MC705760 – (Updated) Teams: Latest meeting experiences with performance improvements on web for Safari and Firefox (for guests)

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check before: 2024-09-01

Product:

Teams

Platform:

US Instances, Web, World tenant

Status:

Rolling out

Change type:

Feature update, Updated message, User impact

Links:

329253

Details:

Summary:
Teams on the web will introduce improved meeting experiences for Safari and Firefox users, particularly for guests, with a refreshed interface and performance enhancements. The rollout begins in September 2024 and completes by January 2025. Organizations should update their documentation to inform users of these changes. Roadmap ID: 329253.

Details:
Updated September 25, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
The latest Teams meeting experiences will be available for Teams on the web in Safari and Firefox browsers - including performance improvements, refreshed pre-join, updated meeting stage, and the updated meeting toolbar. (for anonymous join only)

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 329253
[When this will happen:]
Worldwide: We will begin rolling out early September 2024 (previously mid-August) and expect to complete by early October 2024 (previously late August).
GCC, GCC High and DoD: We will begin rolling out mid-October 2024 (previously mid-September) and expect to complete by mid-January 2024 (previously early November).

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2024-01-11

updated:
2024-09-26

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summary for non-techies**

Teams is rolling out updates for Safari and Firefox users joining meetings as guests, standardizing the interface and improving performance from September 2024 to January 2025, making it similar to the Chrome experience.

Direct effects for Operations**

Performance Issues
If the change is implemented without preparation, users may experience performance issues during meetings, such as lag or delays, especially if they are not aware of the new features and interface changes.
   - roles: IT Support, End Users
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters=&searchterms=329253

User Experience Disruption
The introduction of a refreshed interface may confuse users who are accustomed to the previous layout, leading to a temporary decline in user satisfaction and productivity during meetings.
   - roles: End Users, Team Leaders
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters=&searchterms=329253

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change history

DatePropertyoldnew
2024-09-26MC Last Updated07/26/2024 20:06:212024-09-26T01:10:41Z
2024-09-26MC MessagesUpdated July 26, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
The latest Teams meeting experiences will be available for Teams on the web in Safari and Firefox browsers - including performance improvements, refreshed pre-join, updated meeting stage, and the updated meeting toolbar. (for anonymous join only)

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 329253
[When this will happen:]
Worldwide: We will begin rolling out early September 2024 (previously mid-August) and expect to complete by early October 2024 (previously late August).
GCC, GCC High and DoD: We will begin rolling out mid-October 2024 (previously mid-September) and expect to complete by early November 2024 (previously mid-October).
Updated September 25, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
The latest Teams meeting experiences will be available for Teams on the web in Safari and Firefox browsers - including performance improvements, refreshed pre-join, updated meeting stage, and the updated meeting toolbar. (for anonymous join only)

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 329253
[When this will happen:]
Worldwide: We will begin rolling out early September 2024 (previously mid-August) and expect to complete by early October 2024 (previously late August).
GCC, GCC High and DoD: We will begin rolling out mid-October 2024 (previously mid-September) and expect to complete by mid-January 2024 (previously early November).
2024-09-26MC End Time12/16/2024 08:00:002025-02-24T08:00:00Z
2024-09-26MC SummaryMicrosoft Teams is rolling out improved meeting experiences for web users on Safari and Firefox, including performance enhancements and a modern UI, starting early September 2024. The update is aimed at bettering the experience for guests and aligning the UI with Chrome. Organizations are advised to update their documentation.Teams on the web will introduce improved meeting experiences for Safari and Firefox users, particularly for guests, with a refreshed interface and performance enhancements. The rollout begins in September 2024 and completes by January 2025. Organizations should update their documentation to inform users of these changes. Roadmap ID: 329253.
2024-07-27MC Last Updated06/28/2024 22:27:072024-07-26T20:06:21Z
2024-07-27MC MessagesUpdated June 28, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
The latest Teams meeting experiences will be available for Teams on the web in Safari and Firefox browsers - including performance improvements, refreshed pre-join, updated meeting stage, and the updated meeting toolbar. (for anonymous join only)

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 329253
[When this will happen:]
Worldwide: We will begin rolling out mid-August 2024 (previously early July) and expect to complete by late August 2024 (previously late August).
GCC, GCC High and DoD: We will begin rolling out mid-September 2024 (previously early August) and expect to complete by mid-October 2024 (previously mid-August).
Updated July 26, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
The latest Teams meeting experiences will be available for Teams on the web in Safari and Firefox browsers - including performance improvements, refreshed pre-join, updated meeting stage, and the updated meeting toolbar. (for anonymous join only)

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 329253
[When this will happen:]
Worldwide: We will begin rolling out early September 2024 (previously mid-August) and expect to complete by early October 2024 (previously late August).
GCC, GCC High and DoD: We will begin rolling out mid-October 2024 (previously mid-September) and expect to complete by early November 2024 (previously mid-October).
2024-07-27MC End Time11/18/2024 08:00:002024-12-16T08:00:00Z
2024-07-27MC SummaryMicrosoft Teams is rolling out improved meeting experiences for web users on Safari and Firefox, including performance enhancements and a modern UI, starting mid-August 2024. The update is aimed at bettering the experience for guests and aligning the UI with Chrome. Organizations are advised to update their documentation.Microsoft Teams is rolling out improved meeting experiences for web users on Safari and Firefox, including performance enhancements and a modern UI, starting early September 2024. The update is aimed at bettering the experience for guests and aligning the UI with Chrome. Organizations are advised to update their documentation.
2024-06-29MC Last Updated05/29/2024 22:51:442024-06-28T22:27:07Z
2024-06-29MC MessagesUpdated May 29, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
The latest Teams meeting experiences will be available for Teams on the web in Safari and Firefox browsers - including performance improvements, refreshed pre-join, updated meeting stage, and the updated meeting toolbar. (for anonymous join only)

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 329253
[When this will happen:]
Worldwide: We will begin rolling out early July 2024 (previously mid-June) and expect to complete by late July 2024 (previously late June).
GCC, GCC High and DoD: We will begin rolling out early August 2024 and expect to complete by mid-August 2024.
Updated June 28, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
The latest Teams meeting experiences will be available for Teams on the web in Safari and Firefox browsers - including performance improvements, refreshed pre-join, updated meeting stage, and the updated meeting toolbar. (for anonymous join only)

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 329253
[When this will happen:]
Worldwide: We will begin rolling out mid-August 2024 (previously early July) and expect to complete by late August 2024 (previously late August).
GCC, GCC High and DoD: We will begin rolling out mid-September 2024 (previously early August) and expect to complete by mid-October 2024 (previously mid-August).
2024-06-29MC End Time09/30/2024 09:00:002024-11-18T08:00:00Z
2024-06-29MC SummaryMicrosoft Teams is rolling out improved meeting experiences for web users on Safari and Firefox, including performance enhancements and a modern UI, starting early July 2024. The update is aimed at bettering the experience for guests and aligning the UI with Chrome. Organizations are advised to update their documentation.Microsoft Teams is rolling out improved meeting experiences for web users on Safari and Firefox, including performance enhancements and a modern UI, starting mid-August 2024. The update is aimed at bettering the experience for guests and aligning the UI with Chrome. Organizations are advised to update their documentation.
2024-05-30MC Last Updated04/26/2024 00:01:532024-05-29T22:51:44Z
2024-05-30MC MessagesUpdated April 25, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
The latest Teams meeting experiences will be available for Teams on the web in Safari and Firefox browsers - including performance improvements, refreshed pre-join, updated meeting stage, and the updated meeting toolbar. (for anonymous join only)

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 329253
[When this will happen:]
All Environments: We will begin rolling out mid-June 2024 (previously late April) and expect to complete by late June 2024 (previously late May).
Updated May 29, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
The latest Teams meeting experiences will be available for Teams on the web in Safari and Firefox browsers - including performance improvements, refreshed pre-join, updated meeting stage, and the updated meeting toolbar. (for anonymous join only)

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 329253
[When this will happen:]
Worldwide: We will begin rolling out early July 2024 (previously mid-June) and expect to complete by late July 2024 (previously late June).
GCC, GCC High and DoD: We will begin rolling out early August 2024 and expect to complete by mid-August 2024.
2024-05-30MC End Time08/05/2024 09:00:002024-09-30T09:00:00Z
2024-05-30MC SummaryMicrosoft Teams is rolling out improved meeting experiences for web users on Safari and Firefox, including performance enhancements and a modern UI, starting mid-June 2024. The update is aimed at bettering the experience for guests and aligning the UI with Chrome. Organizations are advised to update their documentation.Microsoft Teams is rolling out improved meeting experiences for web users on Safari and Firefox, including performance enhancements and a modern UI, starting early July 2024. The update is aimed at bettering the experience for guests and aligning the UI with Chrome. Organizations are advised to update their documentation.
2024-04-26MC Last Updated04/19/2024 21:20:442024-04-26T00:01:53Z
2024-04-26MC MessagesUpdated April 19, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
The latest Teams meeting experiences will be available for Teams on the web in Safari and Firefox browsers - including performance improvements, refreshed pre-join, updated meeting stage, and the updated meeting toolbar. (for anonymous join only)

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 329253
[When this will happen:]
All Environments: We will begin rolling out late April 2024 (previously early April) and expect to complete by late May 2024 (previously early May).
Updated April 25, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
The latest Teams meeting experiences will be available for Teams on the web in Safari and Firefox browsers - including performance improvements, refreshed pre-join, updated meeting stage, and the updated meeting toolbar. (for anonymous join only)

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 329253
[When this will happen:]
All Environments: We will begin rolling out mid-June 2024 (previously late April) and expect to complete by late June 2024 (previously late May).
2024-04-26MC End Time07/01/2024 09:00:002024-08-05T09:00:00Z
2024-04-26MC SummaryMicrosoft Teams is rolling out improved meeting experiences for web users on Safari and Firefox, including performance enhancements and a modern UI, starting mid-May 2024. The update is aimed at bettering the experience for guests and aligning the UI with Chrome. Organizations are advised to update their documentation.Microsoft Teams is rolling out improved meeting experiences for web users on Safari and Firefox, including performance enhancements and a modern UI, starting mid-June 2024. The update is aimed at bettering the experience for guests and aligning the UI with Chrome. Organizations are advised to update their documentation.
2024-04-20MC MessagesUpdated January 24, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
The latest Teams meeting experiences will be available for Teams on the web in Safari and Firefox browsers - including performance improvements, refreshed pre-join, updated meeting stage, and the updated meeting toolbar. (for anonymous join only)

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 329253
[When this will happen:]
All Environments: We will begin rolling out early April 2024 (previously early February) and expect to complete by early May 2024 (previously late February).
Updated April 19, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
The latest Teams meeting experiences will be available for Teams on the web in Safari and Firefox browsers - including performance improvements, refreshed pre-join, updated meeting stage, and the updated meeting toolbar. (for anonymous join only)

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 329253
[When this will happen:]
All Environments: We will begin rolling out late April 2024 (previously early April) and expect to complete by late May 2024 (previously early May).
2024-04-20MC TitleMicrosoft Teams: Latest meeting experiences with performance improvements on web for Safari and Firefox (for guests)(Updated) Teams: Latest meeting experiences with performance improvements on web for Safari and Firefox (for guests)
2024-04-20MC End Time06/10/2024 09:00:002024-07-01T09:00:00Z
2024-04-20MC Last Updated01/24/2024 19:39:442024-04-19T21:20:44Z
2024-04-20MC SummaryMicrosoft Teams is rolling out improved meeting experiences for web users on Safari and Firefox, including performance enhancements and a modern UI, starting mid-May 2024. The update is aimed at bettering the experience for guests and aligning the UI with Chrome. Organizations are advised to update their documentation.
2024-03-06MC Feature Status329253
All, FeatureRolloutStatusNotSupported
Web, FeatureRolloutStatusNotSupported
2024-03-05MC Feature Status329253
All, FeatureRolloutStatusNotSupported
Web, FeatureRolloutStatusNotSupported
2024-01-25MC MessagesThe latest Teams meeting experiences will be available for Teams on the web in Safari and Firefox browsers - including performance improvements, refreshed pre-join, updated meeting stage, and the updated meeting toolbar. (for anonymous join only)

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 329253
[When this will happen:]
Standard Release: We will begin rolling out early February 2024 and expect to complete by late February 2024.
Updated January 24, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
The latest Teams meeting experiences will be available for Teams on the web in Safari and Firefox browsers - including performance improvements, refreshed pre-join, updated meeting stage, and the updated meeting toolbar. (for anonymous join only)

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 329253
[When this will happen:]
All Environments: We will begin rolling out early April 2024 (previously early February) and expect to complete by early May 2024 (previously late February).
2024-01-25MC PlatformsWeb
2024-01-25MC Last Updated01/10/2024 23:59:112024-01-24T19:39:44Z
2024-01-25MC MessageTagNamesFeature update, User impactUpdated message, Feature update, User impact
2024-01-25MC End Time04/01/2024 09:00:002024-06-10T09:00:00Z

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