check before: 2024-10-15
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Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Stream, Teams
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Mac, Online, US Instances, Web, World tenant
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Change type:
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Summary:
The message details an upcoming Microsoft Teams update introducing a more intuitive app installation process, reducing steps and improving user engagement. Rollout begins mid-October 2024 for Targeted Release and late October for General Availability, with completion expected by early to mid-December. The update is automatic and requires no action from admins.
Details:
Updated November 27, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft Teams: A streamlined installation process to simplify how users add an app to Teams. This update aims to reduce friction and improve user engagement with apps by offering a more intuitive process from discovery to use. We've reduced the number of steps it takes for a user to install an app and start using it in chats, channels, and meetings. This message applies to Teams on Windows desktop, Mac desktop, and on the web.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-October 2024 (previously early October) and expect to complete by late October 2024 (previously early October).
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late October 2024 (previously early October) and expect to complete by early November 2024 (previously mid-October).
General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out early November 2024 (previously late October) and expect to complete by early December 2024 (previously mid-November).
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Created:
2024-08-30
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2025-01-15
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Improvement
The new streamlined installation process may lead to confusion among users who are accustomed to the previous, more complicated method, potentially resulting in initial frustration or errors during app installation.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/add-an-app-to-microsoft-teams-b2217706-f7ed-4e64-8e96-c413afd02f77
Increased App Usage
With a more intuitive installation process, users may install more apps than necessary, leading to potential clutter in Teams and affecting overall productivity.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/add-an-app-to-microsoft-teams-b2217706-f7ed-4e64-8e96-c413afd02f77
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2024-11-28 | MC Messages | Updated October 15, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft Teams: A streamlined installation process to simplify how users add an app to Teams. This update aims to reduce friction and improve user engagement with apps by offering a more intuitive process from discovery to use. We've reduced the number of steps it takes for a user to install an app and start using it in chats, channels, and meetings. This message applies to Teams on Windows desktop, Mac desktop, and on the web. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-October 2024 (previously early October) and expect to complete by late October 2024 (previously early October). General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late October 2024 (previously early October) and expect to complete by early November 2024 (previously mid-October). General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out early November 2024 (previously late October) and expect to complete by mid-November 2024 (previously early November). | Updated November 27, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft Teams: A streamlined installation process to simplify how users add an app to Teams. This update aims to reduce friction and improve user engagement with apps by offering a more intuitive process from discovery to use. We've reduced the number of steps it takes for a user to install an app and start using it in chats, channels, and meetings. This message applies to Teams on Windows desktop, Mac desktop, and on the web. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-October 2024 (previously early October) and expect to complete by late October 2024 (previously early October). General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late October 2024 (previously early October) and expect to complete by early November 2024 (previously mid-October). General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out early November 2024 (previously late October) and expect to complete by early December 2024 (previously mid-November). |
| 2024-11-28 | MC Last Updated | 10/16/2024 01:41:00 | 2024-11-28T01:12:20Z |
| 2024-11-28 | MC Summary | The message details an upcoming Microsoft Teams update introducing a more intuitive app installation process, reducing steps and improving user engagement. Rollout begins mid-October 2024 for Targeted Release and late October for General Availability, with completion expected by early to mid-November. The update is automatic and requires no action from admins. | The message details an upcoming Microsoft Teams update introducing a more intuitive app installation process, reducing steps and improving user engagement. Rollout begins mid-October 2024 for Targeted Release and late October for General Availability, with completion expected by early to mid-December. The update is automatic and requires no action from admins. |
| 2024-10-16 | MC Messages | Updated September 26, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft Teams: A streamlined installation process to simplify how users add an app to Teams. This update aims to reduce friction and improve user engagement with apps by offering a more intuitive process from discovery to use. We've reduced the number of steps it takes for a user to install an app and start using it in chats, channels, and meetings. This message applies to Teams on Windows desktop, Mac desktop, and on the web. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early October 2024 (previously early September) and expect to complete by early October 2024 (previously early September). General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early October 2024 (previously mid-September) and expect to complete by mid-October 2024 (previously late September). General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out early November 2024 (previously late October) and expect to complete by mid-November 2024 (previously early November). | Updated October 15, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft Teams: A streamlined installation process to simplify how users add an app to Teams. This update aims to reduce friction and improve user engagement with apps by offering a more intuitive process from discovery to use. We've reduced the number of steps it takes for a user to install an app and start using it in chats, channels, and meetings. This message applies to Teams on Windows desktop, Mac desktop, and on the web. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-October 2024 (previously early October) and expect to complete by late October 2024 (previously early October). General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late October 2024 (previously early October) and expect to complete by early November 2024 (previously mid-October). General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out early November 2024 (previously late October) and expect to complete by mid-November 2024 (previously early November). |
| 2024-10-16 | MC Last Updated | 09/26/2024 20:16:34 | 2024-10-16T01:41:00Z |
| 2024-10-16 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams is updating its app installation process to be more streamlined and user-friendly, with a rollout starting early October 2024. This update simplifies the addition of apps to Teams, reducing steps and improving engagement. The process is on by default and does not require changes to current app management practices. | The message details an upcoming Microsoft Teams update introducing a more intuitive app installation process, reducing steps and improving user engagement. Rollout begins mid-October 2024 for Targeted Release and late October for General Availability, with completion expected by early to mid-November. The update is automatic and requires no action from admins. |
| 2024-09-27 | MC Messages | Updated September 17, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft Teams: A streamlined installation process to simplify how users add an app to Teams. This update aims to reduce friction and improve user engagement with apps by offering a more intuitive process from discovery to use. We've reduced the number of steps it takes for a user to install an app and start using it in chats, channels, and meetings. This message applies to Teams on Windows desktop, Mac desktop, and on the web. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early September 2024 and expect to complete by early September 2024. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early October 2024 (previously mid-September) and expect to complete by mid-October 2024 (previously late September). General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out early November 2024 (previously late October) and expect to complete by mid-November 2024 (previously early November). | Updated September 26, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft Teams: A streamlined installation process to simplify how users add an app to Teams. This update aims to reduce friction and improve user engagement with apps by offering a more intuitive process from discovery to use. We've reduced the number of steps it takes for a user to install an app and start using it in chats, channels, and meetings. This message applies to Teams on Windows desktop, Mac desktop, and on the web. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early October 2024 (previously early September) and expect to complete by early October 2024 (previously early September). General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early October 2024 (previously mid-September) and expect to complete by mid-October 2024 (previously late September). General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out early November 2024 (previously late October) and expect to complete by mid-November 2024 (previously early November). |
| 2024-09-27 | MC Title | Microsoft Teams: Streamlined process for installing Teams apps | (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Streamlined process for installing Teams apps |
| 2024-09-27 | MC Last Updated | 09/20/2024 00:50:12 | 2024-09-26T20:16:34Z |
| 2024-09-27 | MC MessageTagNames | Feature update, User impact | Updated message, Feature update, User impact |
| 2024-09-27 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams is introducing a more intuitive app installation process to enhance user experience. Rollout begins in September 2024, with varying completion dates for different availability stages. The update simplifies adding apps to Teams and is on by default, requiring no changes from users or admins. Documentation will be updated accordingly. | Microsoft Teams is updating its app installation process to be more streamlined and user-friendly, with a rollout starting early October 2024. This update simplifies the addition of apps to Teams, reducing steps and improving engagement. The process is on by default and does not require changes to current app management practices. |
| 2024-09-20 | MC Messages | Coming soon to Microsoft Teams: A streamlined installation process to simplify how users add an app to Teams. This update aims to reduce friction and improve user engagement with apps by offering a more intuitive process from discovery to use. We've reduced the number of steps it takes for a user to install an app and start using it in chats, channels, and meetings. This message applies to Teams on Windows desktop, Mac desktop, and on the web.
[When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early September 2024 and expect to complete by early September 2024. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-September 2024 and expect to complete by late September 2024. General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out late October 2024 and expect to complete by early November 2024. | Updated September 17, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft Teams: A streamlined installation process to simplify how users add an app to Teams. This update aims to reduce friction and improve user engagement with apps by offering a more intuitive process from discovery to use. We've reduced the number of steps it takes for a user to install an app and start using it in chats, channels, and meetings. This message applies to Teams on Windows desktop, Mac desktop, and on the web. [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early September 2024 and expect to complete by early September 2024. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early October 2024 (previously mid-September) and expect to complete by mid-October 2024 (previously late September). General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out early November 2024 (previously late October) and expect to complete by mid-November 2024 (previously early November). |
| 2024-09-20 | MC Last Updated | 08/29/2024 23:56:53 | 2024-09-20T00:50:12Z |
| 2024-09-20 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams is introducing a simplified app installation process to enhance user experience, with fewer steps involved. Rollouts will begin in early September 2024 for Targeted Release, mid-September for General Availability worldwide, and late October for GCC. The update is automatic and does not alter existing app management practices. | Microsoft Teams is introducing a more intuitive app installation process to enhance user experience. Rollout begins in September 2024, with varying completion dates for different availability stages. The update simplifies adding apps to Teams and is on by default, requiring no changes from users or admins. Documentation will be updated accordingly. |
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