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Microsoft Is Retiring the Together Mode in Teams in Favor of Something Cleaner and Simpler
Microsoft says the change will simplify the interface and redirect resources to video upgrades, including super-resolution and denoising, for Teams users.
- Microsoft announced it will retire Together Mode from Microsoft Teams on June 30, 2026, shifting toward simpler layout options after nearly six years.
- Originally launched during the COVID-19 pandemic to help employees feel connected, the feature is being removed because Microsoft says it "increases cognitive load for users" and "adds implementation complexity across platforms."
- Microsoft Teams project manager Katarina Tranker explained the company is steering users toward Gallery view, which allows "smoother video on modest devices" and frees resources for "super-resolution, denoising and improved color accuracy."
- Users can continue using the tool until June 30 as Microsoft simultaneously introduces a new mic test feature and relocates the raise hand button to reduce meeting clutter.
- Microsoft aims to "free up service capacity that can be reinvested into foundational video improvements," clearing clutter to make the meeting stage easier to understand at a glance.
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