Microsoft Teams Unified app released on Windows, Mac Devices

Sanjana Dhar
Sanjana Dhar August 27, 2024
Updated 2024/08/27 at 8:57 AM

Microsoft Teams was updated to a unified app for personal, work and other usage for Windows and Mac devices. The introduction of this has eliminated the need for having two separate Teams apps on PCs, says Microsoft. Users can also easily switch between different accounts when joining video conferencing calls.

Microsoft Teams Unified App

In a blog post, Microsoft announced the new Teams app for personal, work and educational use. Previously, users had to have two separate apps depending on their usage. Following its rollout, now the users can access all of their accounts in side-by-side windows. The best part is they can do it all on a single app. Besides, they can also switch between them by tapping the profile picture icon on the top-right corner of the screen. However it is to be noted that Microsoft still allows users to join meetings without signing in. On the other hand, they now have the option to switch accounts before entering a room.

It carries over the existing functionalities of the Microsoft Teams app for personal use. This enables users to create and join meetings for free or create Communities. With this they can bring their group together with calling, chat and file-sharing features. The company adds that enterprise administrators who have set sign-in restrictions for their respective user base will have these restrictions.

“Whether you’re joining a call to connect with a customer or discussing your school’s fall fundraiser, simply select your preferred account the moment you join the meeting”, said Amit Fulay, Vice President of Product at Microsoft.

As per the company, users who already have Teams installed will automatically receive the update. They can download the exe (executable) setup file for Teams to install on their Windows 11/10 PCs and Macs.

 

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