21 days ago | By TechCrunch

Microsoft will introduce a new, lower-cost tier of Microsoft 365, its product family of productivity software, collaboration and cloud-based services, starting on January 30. Called Microsoft 365 Basic and priced at $1.99 per month or $19.99 per year, the plan will initially include 100 GB of storage, Outlook email, and access to support experts for help with Microsoft 365 and Windows 11.
Existing OneDrive 100 GB subscribers will be transitioned to Microsoft 365 Basic beginning January 30 as well, Microsoft says. And in the coming months, Microsoft 365 Basic plan members will get “advanced...
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Microsoft will replace Forms app with Polls in Teams meetings this year

21 days ago | By WMPoweruser

Microsoft Forms helps users create quizzes, surveys, questionnaires, polls, and more. It is also available as an app in Microsoft Teams to help people launch polls when a meeting is going on. However, the Redmond giant is planning to replace the Forms app in Teams meetings. The Polls app will replace the Form app in...
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Microsoft improves Windows Hello facial recognition in Surface Laptop Studio

21 days ago | By WMPoweruser

Facial recognition is one of the hallmark features of the Surface computers. It allows users to log in to their Surface devices instantly. And to make the entire recognition system even better in Surface Laptop Studio, Microsoft is rolling out an update for its owners. Microsoft is now rolling out January 2023 firmware update to...
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Some Microsoft Teams features will move to new Premium edition

21 days ago | By The Verge

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Microsoft is moving some Microsoft Teams features over to its more costly Premium edition. Microsoft Teams Premium has been available as a 30-day trial since last month and will soon have exclusive access to features like live translated captions, custom Together Mode scenes, and virtual appointment options.
The Register spotted that Microsoft revealed the changes in a licensing guide update late last month. Microsoft admits “some Teams features will move from Teams licenses to Teams Premium license” once the Premium edition launches fully in February. Microsoft will keep...
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Microsoft announces release date for Teams Premium offering

21 days ago | By Computerworld

Teams Premium, a new tier of Microsoft Teams first announced at the company's Ignite event in October, is set to be generally available from February this year. Operating in public preview since December, the Premium version of the collaboration application offers users advanced security features, such as the ability to watermark meetings, turn on end-to-end encryption for meetings with more than 50 participants, and add sensitivity labels for virtual meetings that will prevent participants from copying and pasting meeting chats. To read this article in full,
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Twitter for iOS splits timeline in a TikTok-like style

21 days ago | By TheBoyGeniusReport

The time has come for Twitter to announce another TikTok-like feature. iOS users will now find that their main app screen has two different tabs on the upper corner of the display: For You and Following.
The For You page, just like on TikTok, shows tweets recommended for you , which include posts out of chronological order from people you follow, posts you could be interested in, alongside lots of ads. The new Following tab replaces the old Latest, which shows tweets from your friends in chronological order.
Now, if you want to switch between these modes, you just need to swipe right/left...
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The next generation of Microsoft Teams could be here sooner than expected

21 days ago | By TechRadar

Microsoft has revealed that the Premium version of its Teams collaboration tool will be generally available from “early February 2023”. First unveiled in October 2022, the upgraded version of Microsoft Teams looks to offer a higher level of support, as well as some unique features and tools for those willing to splash the cash. This includes a number of reported new features powered by Microsoft's latest artificial intelligence platforms, to help address some of the biggest issues with video conferencing calls.
Changes to Teams licencing
Microsoft made the announcement on its Partner...
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Google will soon let you erase all color from every app icon

21 days ago | By Phone Arena

The Forced Mono Icon feature will make your Android style consistent and stylish.
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Microsoft Teams users will soon have to fork out cash for these formerly free features

21 days ago | By Windows Central

Microsoft Teams Premium is set to launch in February 2023. The new service will enhance meetings and communication, but it will also make some Teams features require a paid subscription.
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