Current changes & information

08/2025: Real-Time Text (RTT) enabled for meetings

Microsoft: Description Real-Time Text (RTT) in Microsoft Teams

Realtime Text (RTT) is a function that allows people to actively participate in the conversation by reading the spoken word and/or writing their own comments. With RTT, there is no delay in the display of spoken or written contributions; the messages are displayed in real time for all participants.

08/2025: Trusted conversations with end-to-end encryption enabled

For calls in normal 1:1 chats, the call is not encrypted by default.
The use of end-to-end encryption for MS Teams is possible at KIT.

07/2025: Classic Teams - End of availability - UPGRADE required!
Install the latest Teams version on your system as soon as possible!
An upgrade to the new Teams is required by 01.07.2025 or use Teams on the web at https://teams.microsoft.com
How to recognize whether you are using Teams Classic or Teams New!
  • Open Teams.
  • Click on your profile picture at the top right > Info > Version.
  • If you do not see “Info” there, you have already installed the new Teams version.
    You should then find the version under Settings => Teams information in the form 25093.2105.3614.8220.
  • If the version number has the following form: 1.6.00.xxxx, then you are using Teams Classic.
06/2025-10/2025: OneNote for Windows 10 - Please act now! (UPDATE, 21.07.2025)
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We would like to inform you that there is already a need for action to migrate OneNote for Windows 10. 
The end of support for Windows 10 not only requires the upgrade of Windows operating systems. Microsoft draws attention to the early effects in the article below in OneNote for Windows 10.

Researched for you:

(by copilot.microsoft.com)

Microsoft Artikel vom 19.03.2025
OneNote for Windows 10 will reach end of support on October 14, 2025. Organizations should migrate to OneNote on Windows (OneNote M365) to benefit from enhanced security, new features, improved performance, and faster sync. Use the provided migration guide and contact Microsoft Support for assistance.

As we continue to enhance OneNote with a unified and modern experience, we want to remind you that OneNote for Windows 10 will reach end of support on October 14, 2025. To avoid disruptions, we strongly urge your organization to fully transition to OneNote on Windows (OneNote M365) and uninstall the legacy application as soon as possible. Migrating ensures continued access to the latest features, security updates, and a modernized experience.

When this will happen:

OneNote for Windows 10 will reach end of support on October 14, 2025.

How this affects your organization:

  • Enhanced Security & Compliance: OneNote for Windows 10 does not support Microsoft Information Protection (MIP) sensitivity labeling, which is essential for securing sensitive data. Users relying on outdated versions will lose access to labeled content.
  • New Features & AI-Powered Copilot: OneNote on Windows (OneNote M365) is the future of OneNote, with continuous investment in AI-powered features like Copilot to enhance productivity.
  • Improved Performance & Support: The legacy version no longer receives updates or bug fixes, leading to potential performance issues and reduced functionality.
  • Faster Sync & Collaboration: Starting June 2025, users of OneNote for Windows 10 will experience slower sync performance, impacting real-time collaboration and multi-device access.
  • Uninterrupted OneNote Experience: Beginning July 2025, users of OneNote for Windows 10 will see in-app banners prompting them to switch to OneNote (M365), which could impact their workflows.

What you can do to prepare:

Don't wait until your users face disruptions—migrate them now using our migration guide and script for a seamless transition. An external link was removed to protect your privacy.

For assistance, contact:

  • Microsoft Support
  • OneNote In-app Support via Help > Support in OneNote on Windows (Win32).

We appreciate your swift action in ensuring a smooth transition.

(Source: Microsoft, Message-ID: MC1035701)

11/2024-04/2025: Changing the Teams user interface

All platforms are affected (Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android, Web)

A new Teams interface announced by Microsoft will allow a better overview of Microsoft Teams in the future.

This change will be rolled out from November 2024 and is expected to be completed by April 2025. During this period, users will receive a personal notification in the application as soon as the new interface is available and activated for them.

What changes in the user interface?
  • The “Chat” and “Teams” areas are merged into one navigation point “Chat”.
  • Personal chats and active conversations from channels are summarized in a compact view.
  • You can find contacts and channels marked accordingly under Favorites.
  • The filter functionality has been expanded and custom views can be defined. For example, channels and personal chats can be grouped according to topics or projects.
  • The classic view can still be used via the team settings.

(Source: https://www.drwindows.de/news/microsoft-teams-neue-oberflaeche-bringt-alle-unterhaltungen-in-einer-kompaktansicht-zusammen )