check before: 2026-04-01
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Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Connections, Teams
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Android, iOS, mobile, Online, World tenant
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Summary:
Viva Connections in the Teams mobile app will update from a three-tab layout to pill-based navigation in April 2026, improving usability without changing functionality. The update is automatic and requires no user action, though informing helpdesk and updating documentation is recommended. No compliance issues identified.
Details:
Updated April 2, 2026: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
We're updating the Viva Connections experience in the Microsoft Teams mobile app to provide a more modern, streamlined navigation that is easier to use across all devices. This update simplifies how users move between sections and improves discoverability, while keeping all existing functionality intact.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in early April 2026 and is expected to complete by late April 2026.
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2026-03-27
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2026-04-03
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User Confusion
Users may experience confusion due to the change in navigation layout from three tabs to pill-based navigation, potentially leading to frustration and decreased productivity during the adjustment period.
- roles: End Users, Helpdesk Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2021/02/02/whats-new-in-microsoft-teams-february-2021/
Training and Support Needs
The change may necessitate additional training and support for users to adapt to the new navigation system, impacting helpdesk workload and user experience.
- roles: Helpdesk Staff, Training Coordinators
- references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2021/01/25/the-top-5-technology-trends-in-2021/?sh=5c1c1c1e7b5e
Documentation Updates
Existing documentation may become outdated, requiring updates to reflect the new navigation structure, which could lead to misinformation if not addressed promptly.
- roles: Technical Writers, Helpdesk Staff
- references: https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-create-and-maintain-technical-documentation/
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-04-03 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2026-04-03 | MC Summary | Viva Connections in the Teams mobile app will update navigation from a three-tab layout to pill-based controls in April 2026. The change improves usability without altering functionality, is enabled by default, and requires no action, though internal documentation updates are optional. | Viva Connections in the Teams mobile app will update from a three-tab layout to pill-based navigation in April 2026, improving usability without changing functionality. The update is automatic and requires no user action, though informing helpdesk and updating documentation is recommended. No compliance issues identified. |
| 2026-04-03 | MC Last Updated | 03/27/2026 00:43:43 | 2026-04-02T18:47:53Z |
| 2026-04-03 | MC Messages | [Introduction]
We're updating the Viva Connections experience in the Microsoft Teams mobile app to provide a more modern, streamlined navigation that is easier to use across all devices. This update simplifies how users move between sections and improves discoverability, while keeping all existing functionality intact. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in early April 2026 and is expected to complete by late April 2026. | Updated April 2, 2026: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] We're updating the Viva Connections experience in the Microsoft Teams mobile app to provide a more modern, streamlined navigation that is easier to use across all devices. This update simplifies how users move between sections and improves discoverability, while keeping all existing functionality intact. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in early April 2026 and is expected to complete by late April 2026. |
| 2026-04-03 | MC Title | Updated UX in Viva Connections on Teams mobile | (Updated) Updated UX in Viva Connections on Teams mobile |
| 2026-04-03 | MC How Affect | Who is affected:
All users who access Viva Connections in the Microsoft Teams mobile app (iOS and Android). What will happen: The Teams mobile Viva Connections experience will move from a three-tab layout (Dashboard, News, Resources) to a pill-based navigation model. Users will switch between Viva Connections sections using pill-shaped navigation controls at the top of the experience. In the News experience: The Unread and Saved for later pills will be replaced with: An Unread toggle A Saved for later button There is no change to functionality or content-only the navigation and layout are updated. The update is enabled by default and applies automatically. | Who is affected:
All users who access Viva Connections in the Microsoft Teams mobile app (iOS and Android). What will happen: The Teams mobile Viva Connections experience will move from a three-tab layout (Dashboard, News, Resources) to a pill-based navigation model. Users will switch between Viva Connections sections using pill-shaped navigation controls at the top of the experience: In the News experience: The Unread and Saved for later pills will be replaced with: An Unread toggle A Saved for later button There is no change to functionality or content-only the navigation and layout are updated. The update is enabled by default and applies automatically. Before: After |
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