Microsoft is retiring Teams’ Together Mode
Why Microsoft is sunsetting Together Mode
Microsoft has decided to phase out Together Mode in Microsoft Teams, a feature that was originally introduced during the pandemic. Together Mode used artificial intelligence to extract users' head and shoulders and place them into a virtual shared space, simulating a meeting room even when participants worked remotely.
A move toward a streamlined experience
The company is gradually removing Together Mode to simplify the Teams interface. As part of this update, the Together Mode toggle, scenes, and seat assignments will disappear. Microsoft aims to minimize fragmentation across platforms and focus on more straightforward meeting layouts, reducing the number of options and clicks required from users.
Focusing on core improvements
Microsoft notes that this transition will allow them to prioritize enhancing video quality, stability, and overall meeting performance, shifting resources away from features that may be seen as more gimmicky or distracting.
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