Microsoft has confirmed that in February, all Android-based Teams devices will receive a “mandatory” update for “session flows”.
Microsoft adds that from June 2025, Teams phone devices, displays, panels, and Rooms on Android with firmware older than five months will no longer function. As a consequence, the Redmond-based tech giant is asking admins to download the latest app updates from the Teams admin centre to ensure all of the organisation’s devices are up-to-date.
Microsoft’s note on the update wrote:
All certified Microsoft Teams Android devices, including Teams phones devices, Teams displays, Teams panels, and Teams Rooms on Android, will have required updates coming to session flows in 2025.”
Microsoft emphasises that the rollout will not affect end-user experience.
What Were The Major Teams Stories In December?
Last month, it was announced that the highly-anticipated native SMS messaging is coming to Microsoft Teams.
Starting February 2025, Microsoft Teams Calling Plan users in the United States and Canada will have access to a new feature available on both desktop and mobile. This feature is designed to simplify communication with individuals outside of an organisation who use different UCaaS platforms, enhancing cross-platform collaboration.
Microsoft also announced that Teams Premium license holders will gain access to advanced scheduling features in Microsoft Bookings. These new capabilities are designed to streamline scheduling, improve client communication, optimise workflow management, and boost overall efficiency, making it easier for users to manage their appointments and business interactions.
In other Teams news, last month, it became clear that cybercriminals are targeting Microsoft Teams users with “vishing” attacks.
As Trend Micro initially reported, cybercriminals are employing social engineering tactics through Teams calls to impersonate user clients and gain remote access to their systems.
Vishing, or “voice phishing,” operates similarly to traditional phishing but takes place over the phone or through a calling app. It aims to deceive individuals into divulging sensitive information or granting unauthorised access to systems, making it a more direct and personal method of attack compared to email-based phishing.
