MC1045221 – Microsoft Teams: New user setting to view incoming calls in a small window

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check before: 2025-05-01

Product:

Teams

Platform:

Android, iOS, Mac, Online, US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

New feature, User impact

Links:

482747

Details:

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.

Details:
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.

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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release

Created:
2025-04-01

updated:
2025-04-01

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summary for non-techies**

Microsoft Teams is introducing a feature in May 2025 that displays incoming calls in a small window across various platforms, allowing users to multitask without major screen disruptions.

Direct effects for Operations**

Disruption during calls
Users may experience disruptions due to the larger Teams screen when receiving incoming calls, leading to decreased productivity and focus.
   - roles: End Users, Team Leaders
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=482747

User adaptation to new feature
Without prior preparation or notification, users may struggle to adapt to the new small window feature, leading to confusion and potential misuse of the functionality.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=482747

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