check before: 2024-09-01
Product:
Teams
Platform:
Mac, US Instances, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Rolling out
Change type:
Feature update, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Teams Live Interpretation now supports bidirectional translation, enabling interpreters to switch between two languages. The rollout timeline has been updated, with completion expected by mid-January 2025. This feature reduces operation costs by requiring fewer interpreters. No admin action is needed for the update.
Details:
Updated November 26, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
With bidirectional support in Teams Live Interpretation, interpreters can now switch the translation direction between two languages by clicking on the button of the language they want to interpret into at the bottom of the screen. The highlighted language button will be the language the interpreter is translating into and attendees hear.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 403103.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early September 2024 (previously early August) and expect to complete by mid-September 2024 (previously mid-August).
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out mid-September 2024 (previously mid-August) and expect to complete by mid-December 2024 (previously late September).
General Availability (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out early December 2024 (previously ate October) and expect to complete by mid-January 2025 (previously early December).
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Standard Release
Created:
2024-07-17
updated:
2024-11-27
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams has introduced a new feature for its Live Interpretation service that allows interpreters to switch between two languages during a meeting, expected to be fully rolled out by mid-January 2025, enabling cost savings by reducing the number of interpreters needed.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Confusion
Users may be confused about the new bidirectional interpretation feature, leading to miscommunication during meetings if they are not informed about the change beforehand.
- roles: End Users, Interpreters
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=403103
Increased Support Requests
Without prior notification, users may encounter issues or have questions regarding the new feature, resulting in an increase in support requests and potential delays in response times.
- roles: IT Support Staff, End Users
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=403103
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2024-11-27 | MC Last Updated | 11/20/2024 01:29:35 | 2024-11-26T22:00:57Z |
| 2024-11-27 | MC Messages | Updated November 18, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
With bidirectional support in Teams Live Interpretation, interpreters can now switch the translation direction between two languages by clicking on the button of the language they want to interpret into at the bottom of the screen. The highlighted language button will be the language the interpreter is translating into and attendees hear. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 403103. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early September 2024 (previously early August) and expect to complete by mid-September 2024 (previously mid-August). General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out mid-September 2024 (previously mid-August) and expect to complete by late September 2024 (previously late August). General Availability (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out late October 2024 (previously late September) and expect to complete by early December 2024 (previously early November). | Updated November 26, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
With bidirectional support in Teams Live Interpretation, interpreters can now switch the translation direction between two languages by clicking on the button of the language they want to interpret into at the bottom of the screen. The highlighted language button will be the language the interpreter is translating into and attendees hear. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 403103. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early September 2024 (previously early August) and expect to complete by mid-September 2024 (previously mid-August). General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out mid-September 2024 (previously mid-August) and expect to complete by mid-December 2024 (previously late September). General Availability (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out early December 2024 (previously ate October) and expect to complete by mid-January 2025 (previously early December). |
| 2024-11-27 | MC End Time | 01/20/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-02-24T09:00:00Z |
| 2024-11-27 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams Live Interpretation now supports bidirectional translation, enabling interpreters to switch between two languages. The rollout timeline has been updated, with completion expected by early November 2024. This feature reduces operation costs by requiring fewer interpreters. No admin action is needed for the update. | Microsoft Teams Live Interpretation now supports bidirectional translation, enabling interpreters to switch between two languages. The rollout timeline has been updated, with completion expected by mid-January 2025. This feature reduces operation costs by requiring fewer interpreters. No admin action is needed for the update. |
| 2024-11-22 | MC Feature Ring | Standard Release, Targeted Release | Standard Release |
| 2024-11-22 | MC Feature Status | Launched | Rolling out |
| 2024-11-20 | MC Last Updated | 09/11/2024 23:47:39 | 2024-11-20T01:29:35Z |
| 2024-11-20 | MC Messages | Updated September 11, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
With bidirectional support in Teams Live Interpretation, interpreters can now switch the translation direction between two languages by clicking on the button of the language they want to interpret into at the bottom of the screen. The highlighted language button will be the language the interpreter is translating into and attendees hear. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 403103. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early September 2024 (previously early August) and expect to complete by mid-September 2024 (previously mid-August). General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out mid-September 2024 (previously mid-August) and expect to complete by late September 2024 (previously late August). General Availability (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out late October 2024 (previously late September) and expect to complete by early November 2024 (previously early October). | Updated November 18, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
With bidirectional support in Teams Live Interpretation, interpreters can now switch the translation direction between two languages by clicking on the button of the language they want to interpret into at the bottom of the screen. The highlighted language button will be the language the interpreter is translating into and attendees hear. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 403103. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early September 2024 (previously early August) and expect to complete by mid-September 2024 (previously mid-August). General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out mid-September 2024 (previously mid-August) and expect to complete by late September 2024 (previously late August). General Availability (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out late October 2024 (previously late September) and expect to complete by early December 2024 (previously early November). |
| 2024-11-20 | MC End Time | 12/16/2024 09:00:00 | 2025-01-20T09:00:00Z |
| 2024-11-03 | MC Feature Ring | Targeted Release | Standard Release, Targeted Release |
| 2024-11-03 | MC Feature Status | Rolling out | Launched |
| 2024-11-01 | MC Feature Ring | Standard Release, Targeted Release | Targeted Release |
| 2024-11-01 | MC Feature Status | Launched | Rolling out |
| 2024-09-13 | MC Feature Ring | Targeted Release | Standard Release, Targeted Release |
| 2024-09-13 | MC Feature Status | Rolling out | Launched |
| 2024-09-12 | MC Messages | Updated August 1, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
With bidirectional support in Teams Live Interpretation, interpreters can now switch the translation direction between two languages by clicking on the button of the language they want to interpret into at the bottom of the screen. The highlighted language button will be the language the interpreter is translating into and attendees hear. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 403103. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early September 2024 (previously early August) and expect to complete by mid-September 2024 (previously mid-August). General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out mid-September 2024 (previously mid-August) and expect to complete by late September 2024 (previously late August). General Availability (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out late October 2024 (previously late September) and expect to complete by early November 2024 (previously early October). | Updated September 11, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
With bidirectional support in Teams Live Interpretation, interpreters can now switch the translation direction between two languages by clicking on the button of the language they want to interpret into at the bottom of the screen. The highlighted language button will be the language the interpreter is translating into and attendees hear. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 403103. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early September 2024 (previously early August) and expect to complete by mid-September 2024 (previously mid-August). General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out mid-September 2024 (previously mid-August) and expect to complete by late September 2024 (previously late August). General Availability (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out late October 2024 (previously late September) and expect to complete by early November 2024 (previously early October). |
| 2024-09-12 | MC Last Updated | 08/01/2024 19:39:04 | 2024-09-11T23:47:39Z |
| 2024-09-12 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams introduces bidirectional support for live interpretation, enabling interpreters to switch translation direction between two languages. This feature reduces operational costs by requiring fewer interpreters. Rollouts begin in September 2024, with no admin action needed, but users should be informed. | Microsoft Teams Live Interpretation now supports bidirectional translation, enabling interpreters to switch between two languages. The rollout timeline has been updated, with completion expected by early November 2024. This feature reduces operation costs by requiring fewer interpreters. No admin action is needed for the update. |
| 2024-09-05 | MC Feature Ring | Targeted Release | |
| 2024-09-05 | MC Feature Status | Scheduled | Rolling out |
| 2024-08-08 | MC Feature Status | 403103
All, Scheduled Desktop, Scheduled Mac, Scheduled | Scheduled |
| 2024-08-02 | MC MessageTagNames | Feature update, User impact | Updated message, Feature update, User impact |
| 2024-08-02 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams introduces bidirectional support for live interpretation, enabling interpreters to switch translation direction between two languages. This feature reduces operational costs by requiring fewer interpreters. Rollouts begin in August 2024, with no admin action needed, but users should be informed. | Microsoft Teams introduces bidirectional support for live interpretation, enabling interpreters to switch translation direction between two languages. This feature reduces operational costs by requiring fewer interpreters. Rollouts begin in September 2024, with no admin action needed, but users should be informed. |
| 2024-08-02 | MC Last Updated | 07/17/2024 05:59:49 | 2024-08-01T19:39:04Z |
| 2024-08-02 | MC Messages | With bidirectional support in Teams Live Interpretation, interpreters can now switch the translation direction between two languages by clicking on the button of the language they want to interpret into at the bottom of the screen. The highlighted language button will be the language the interpreter is translating into and attendees hear.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 403103. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early August 2024 and expect to complete by mid-August 2024. General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out mid-August 2024 and expect to complete by late August 2024. General Availability (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out late September 2024 and expect to complete by early October 2024. | Updated August 1, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
With bidirectional support in Teams Live Interpretation, interpreters can now switch the translation direction between two languages by clicking on the button of the language they want to interpret into at the bottom of the screen. The highlighted language button will be the language the interpreter is translating into and attendees hear. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 403103. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early September 2024 (previously early August) and expect to complete by mid-September 2024 (previously mid-August). General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out mid-September 2024 (previously mid-August) and expect to complete by late September 2024 (previously late August). General Availability (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out late October 2024 (previously late September) and expect to complete by early November 2024 (previously early October). |
| 2024-08-02 | MC Title | Microsoft Teams: Bidirectional Support for Teams Live Interpretation | (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Bidirectional Support for Teams Live Interpretation |
| 2024-08-02 | MC End Time | 11/18/2024 09:00:00 | 2024-12-16T09:00:00Z |
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