What’s New in Microsoft Teams Calling, Meetings & Devices – October 2025
Microsoft introduced a new set of updates across Teams Phone, Meetings, Town Halls, and Teams Rooms. This month focuses on AI improvements, hybrid meeting quality, and stronger admin tools.
Key Highlights
- Intelligent Recap pop-out for Teams calls
- Teams Phone Mobile now GA with AT&T
- Improved call transfer experience on Teams-certified phones
- Audio Recap now generally available
- Multi-camera & IntelliFrame upgrades in Teams Rooms
- Ultra-Low Latency and 1080p video for Town Halls (Premium)
- New admin insights in Teams Rooms Pro Management
Teams Phone
Intelligent Recap in the Calls App
Users can now open call summaries directly from call history. The pop-out window includes AI-generated notes, key points, and follow-up suggestions.
Teams Phone Mobile (AT&T) Generally Available
AT&T customers can now use a single number across mobile devices and all Teams endpoints, with simple configuration in the Teams Admin Center.
Improved Call Transfer Flow
Teams-certified phones offer clearer options for direct or consultative transfers, plus real-time transfer status updates.
Meetings, Webinars & Town Halls
Audio Recap (GA)
Teams now supports audio-based meeting summaries, available in multiple AI-generated formats—ideal for catching up on the go.
Multi-Camera & IntelliFrame for Webinars
Teams Rooms on Windows now support enhanced camera views and live stage control, improving webinar and structured meeting experiences.
Town Hall Enhancements (Teams Premium)
- Ultra-Low Latency (ULL) streaming with <5 seconds delay
- 1080p Full HD video quality
- Advanced layouts & “Manage What Attendees See”
- Live polls and Raise Hand
- Shared slide navigation for multiple presenters
Town Hall Graph API
Organizations can automate Town Hall creation, notifications, and full lifecycle management through Microsoft Graph.
Teams Rooms & Devices
New AI and Meeting Features
- Facilitator Agent for automated notes and time awareness (Android)
- Cloud IntelliFrame enabled by default on Android Rooms
- Dynamic video tile resizing based on room occupancy
Accessibility & Participation
- Translated live captions per participant
- Join Town Halls and Webinars as an attendee from Teams Rooms
Admin Enhancements
- Simplified device settings for voice and face recognition
- People count insights via Cloud IntelliFrame
- New Recommended Actions page in Teams Rooms Pro Management
Certified Devices
MAXHUB Express Install Kits
Hardware bundles designed for simple, single-cable deployment across small to mid-sized meeting rooms.
Lenovo ThinkVision T24D-4v & T27QD-4v
New Teams-certified monitors with a 5MP webcam, dual noise-cancelling microphones, speakers, and 100W USB-C docking.
Conclusion
The October 2025 updates further position Microsoft Teams as a leading platform for AI-assisted communication and collaboration. Whether you’re using Teams Phone, hosting Town Halls, or managing hybrid meeting rooms, these improvements create smoother experiences and more control for users and administrators alike.