Microsoft Teams has established itself as one of Microsoft’s most widely used enterprise platforms, serving as a vital communication hub where teams can collaborate through specific and group chats that promote efficient organization. Its presence across multiple operating systems can make keeping up with its constant updates a challenge. Fortunately, the company itself has published a detailed list of the new features coming to Teams starting in April 2025.
Every month, Teams continues to impress with tools that simplify collaboration and increase productivity. The April updates not only enhance the user experience but also incorporate artificial intelligence and new customization options. Whether you manage a remote team or are looking to optimize your daily meetings, these new features are designed to make your work more efficient and organized.
All the Updates That Came to Teams in April 2025
April brought a good number of interesting changes to Microsoft Teams. Some of them were already available to certain users, but they have now finally rolled out to everyone. So if you noticed new options or improvements in your account, it wasn’t by chance.
As usual, Microsoft has prepared a monthly summary that compiles all the features, improvements, and updates introduced to Teams. This level of transparency is always appreciated because it keeps us informed about everything changing on the platform without having to search all over the place.
Among the most notable updates is the improved integration with OneDrive. Teams can now "remember" where you left off with your files the last time you used the cloud app. A small but significant improvement that greatly simplifies daily work.
Teams Updates in Chats, Meetings, Calling, and More
Chat Improvements
As expected for an app designed to help you communicate with your team, many of this month’s updates focused on enhancing the chat experience:
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Navigating OneDrive files within Teams is now much simpler and faster.
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Microsoft Lists links shared in messages now display and function better.
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You can filter mentions by tags from the Activity tab.
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It’s now possible to forward messages that include app cards.
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If you use a Mac, you can now choose where to save your downloads.
New Features for Meetings and Webinars
Teams continues to enhance meetings and webinars:
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IT administrators can now set up multiple visual themes to customize branded meetings.
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It’s now possible to block chat messages from being sent before and after a meeting.
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You can edit the display name shown during meetings.
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A notification has been enabled to alert users when a meeting starts after confirming attendance.
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You can now sync your Teams calendar with Google Workspace in both directions.
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If you’re an administrator, you can post and respond to questions during meetings.
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New Features for Calling and Workspaces
Teams also introduced updates for those who frequently use calls and physical workspaces:
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A new app has been added to manage call queues.
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The process for moving phone numbers from Direct Routing to Online Numbers has been improved.
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Several issues with calls using SIP Ladder routing have been resolved.
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You can now reserve a desk when connecting a peripheral device.
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Teams Rooms on Windows now offer live transcription and improved controls.
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Real-time subtitle translation has also been added.
Security Enhancements and Other Key Updates
Security and personalization also received important updates:
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Administrators can now choose whether meeting confidentiality adjusts automatically or manually based on the files being shared.
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New protection against phishing attacks.
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Users can blur their background, choose a virtual background, or even upload a custom one.
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A new option has been activated to block screenshots.
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It’s now possible to control who can share their location within Teams.
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Administrators can now monitor Teams client updates directly from the Admin Center.
Conclusion
The April 2025 updates reinforce Microsoft Teams as a robust, adaptable, and intelligent collaboration platform. From enhancements in user experience to advancements in security and automation, Teams continues to be an indispensable tool for communication and teamwork in today’s modern workplace.
If you haven’t explored these new features yet, now is the perfect time to get up to speed and take full advantage of everything Microsoft Teams has to offer.
