Microsoft Teams adds live captions and more for iOS and Android

It’s now easier to follow along on Microsoft Teams on iOS and Android.

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What you need to know

Microsoft Teams usage isskyrocketing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and Microsoft just added some new features to the iOS and Android versions of Microsoft Teamsvia OnMSFT. The mobile versions of the app now support live captions within meetings and group calls, viewing shared content when you join a meeting with a phone call, and some other handy features.

Here’s the complete changelog, for Microsoft Teams on iOS:

The changelog for Android devices is similar, though it adds a few fewer features:

These changes make it easier to fully participate in calls, meetings, and other activities within Microsoft Teams while you’re on the go. Microsoft Teams currently has 44 million daily users, many of which are new to the service.

Microsoft Teams allows you to collaborate with colleagues, upload files, send messages, and chat through video. It integrates with Office 365 and several other cloud services.

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