14 DAY TRIAL // The adoption of Microsoft Teams has skyrocketed, and as a result, the Redmond-based software giant is working around the clock to improve the experience with the service and update all apps regardless of platform.
For example, the software giant has just published a new version of the Android client, and this time Microsoft has actually included a bunch of noteworthy improvements, as well as new features.
First and foremost, Microsoft has improved the searching feature, with the company explaining that it added natural language support when searching for messages. In other words, you can now “search the way you talk,” so the experience overall is more straightforward when using an Android device.
Next, Microsoft claims that it resolved a problem that caused spelling suggestions for search terms to be spelled incorrectly.
As far as the meetings are concerned, there are three important refinements available in the Android client.
Refined mobile experience
The new version of the app allows users to enable the operating system Picture-in-Picture mode in calls and meetings, so overall, Microsoft Teams now feels more native on Android. This comes in super handy on devices with large screens, such as the Samsung Galaxy Note20, as you can continue your meeting or call while also working on the device in other apps.
Microsoft Teams now allows users to view spotlighted participants in a meeting, and the company explains that Android users can now view up to 49 participants in a meeting using the Together mode and the large gallery.
Overall, it’s pretty clear that the mobile experience with Microsoft Teams is evolving, and this can only be good news for both Microsoft and its users, especially as the adoption of the service keeps growing. According to the latest stats shared by the company, Microsoft Teams currently has more than 115 million daily active users.