Erwin Bierens

Knowledge is Power

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.

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