Microsoft ditches Teams feature that put attendees into the same virtual room
Microsoft has decided to remove the Teams 'Together' feature, which aimed to create a virtual shared space for users during the pandemic. The company is shifting focus to the Gallery mode, which is expected to enhance video quality and reduce complexity. This change comes in response to user feedback regarding performance issues and the complexity of the Teams platform.
- ▪Microsoft introduced the 'Together' feature in 2020 to simulate a shared workspace during the pandemic.
- ▪The removal of this feature aims to simplify the user experience and improve video quality.
- ▪Gallery mode will provide smoother video on less powerful devices and streamline the meeting interface.
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Big Tech Microsoft Microsoft ditches Teams feature that put attendees into the same virtual room By Steve Dent May 18, 2026 4:09 am EST Microsoft Microsoft added the Teams "Together" feature during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 to help employees feel as if they were working together in the same space. Now that everyone is mostly back to the office, the company is doing away with the feature and steering users toward Gallery. The move will reduce implementation complexity while boosting video quality, Microsoft explained in its Insider Blog.
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