check before: 2025-05-01
Product:
Teams
Platform:
Android, iOS, Online, US Instances, Web, World tenant
Status:
Feature Rollout Status Not Supported
Change type:
New feature, User impact
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Summary:
New DVR capabilities for Microsoft Teams town halls on iOS and Android will roll out in May 2025 (Worldwide, GCC) and June 2025 (GCC High, DoD). This feature allows attendees to pause, skip, and navigate through live town hall events, enhancing interaction and convenience. No admin action is required.
Details:
Coming soon for Microsoft Teams for iOS/Android: New DVR (digital video recording) functionality for users who attend town halls.
This feature is available for town hall instances from all organizers, regardless of the license assigned to the organizer.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 486694.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out late May 2025 and expect to complete by late May 2025.
General Availability (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out early June 2025 and expect to complete by early June 2025.
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2025-04-25
updated:
2025-04-25
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams is introducing a DVR feature for town hall events on iOS and Android in May and June 2025, allowing attendees to pause, rewind, and fast-forward live events as if they were recorded, with no technical setup required.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Enhancement
The introduction of DVR capabilities allows users to pause, skip, and navigate through live town hall events, significantly improving user engagement and content digestibility.
- roles: End Users, Event Organizers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/plan-town-halls, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=486694
Potential Confusion with Live Events
Without proper preparation and communication, users may be confused about the new DVR functionalities, leading to potential disruptions during live events as they may not understand how to utilize the new features effectively.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/plan-town-halls, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=486694
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