Microsoft has released a major update to the Teams app for video calls, which includes a set of new features that will be available to users this month, including the automatic offline sending feature, the ability to withdraw attachments from Outlook, a new approval center, and others. .

Here are the most important new features in the "TEAMS" application that will make it easier for you to communicate and collaborate with others in the performance of tasks easily.

1- Offline auto send feature

The Offline auto send feature allows you to continue sending messages through TIMES even without an internet connection, as this feature determines the time in which TIMES messages are sent or edited when the user is offline, and these messages are automatically sent as soon as Return the device to internet connection.

2- The new approvals center

You can use the Approvals service in Teams to simplify approval requests and processes with your teammates and partners. You can create requests, view requests sent to you, but now the app includes a feature called the Approvals hub, and this is where you'll see it. All consents that you have sent or received, including already completed approvals.

It's also easy to send requests for approval via a live Teams chat, in a channel chat, or through the approvals app itself.

Just select the type of consent, add details, attach files, and choose the people you want to agree with.

Once submitted, they are notified and can review the request and act upon it.

A wide variety of approval requests can be submitted, such as asking a coworker to give the customer a discount, requesting an expense report, filing a request for leave, and more.

3- Add a shared calendar to a channel in the Times app

The latest update to the "Teams" app includes a new feature that allows you to create a calendar and share it with members of a specific channel. When creating a meeting in a channel, Teams automatically creates a new post in the channel's activity feed.

Users who turn off notifications will only see the event when they open the channel calendar, and once the channel event is published you can add it to your personal calendar.

This feature provides all members within the channel - except for guest users - with visibility into upcoming events.

Using the break room feature, teachers and educators will be able to divide their classes into small groups (Reuters)

4- Transfer attachments from Outlook easily

Before the last update, if you wanted to share any attachments from Outlook mail in the TIMES app, you should have saved the email attachment on your device automatically, and then upload it to the TIMES app to share it in the conversation or channel you want.

But now it's so simple, all you have to do is pull the attachments from Outlook and pass them to the Times app.

5- Break rooms

With teachers and meeting organizers looking for ways to encourage meaningful discussions, there is a need to divide participants into small groups to facilitate discussions.

Therefore, Microsoft launched the breakout rooms feature, to facilitate group discussions, as it became easy for managers to divide work teams into small groups to perform certain tasks, or to finish projects quickly.

Using this feature, teachers and educators will be able to divide their classes into small groups for things like projects or focused discussions.

6- Teams integration with Google Workspace

It's now easy to schedule and join Teams meetings directly from your Google Calendar with a new add-on. You can make video calls, brainstorm ideas with your digital whiteboard, and stay connected with your school and business.