Updates from Microsoft

01 May 2022

This includes some previously-announced features, like tabs in the Windows 11 File Explorer (which aren’t actually available yet), as well as new AI-powered calling features that are also on the way, like automatic framing and voice focus. There’s more in tow this month, though.

Starting with accessibility, Microsoft has rolled out new notification controls in Teams in a bid to help users reduce distractions at work. You can now mute notifications during meetings, for example. Other Teams features meant to help users focus include the ability to hide your own video feed, change chat density settings, and more. Microsoft has also rolled out new text prediction and voice control features across a few of its apps to improve accessibility even further. Viva Insights also has a new focus mode to help users stay focused at work.

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