Microsoft has pulled a small but vital Teams update which could have let users ignore all those annoying work chats for good - I just hope it comes back soon
Pro Microsoft has pulled a small but vital Teams update which could have let users ignore all those annoying work chats for good - I just hope it comes back soon News By Mike Moore Published 7 August 2026 It seems like an odd move When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. You will receive a confirmation email shortly."},"failureMessage":"There was a problem. Microsoft hasn't given any details as to why the update is delayed, or when it will be coming back onto the workbench, so we'll just have to wait and see.As mentioned, it's a shame, as Teams users no doubt would have welcomed any relief from the overload of chats.
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Pro Microsoft has pulled a small but vital Teams update which could have let users ignore all those annoying work chats for good - I just hope it comes back soon News By Mike Moore Published 7 August 2026 It seems like an odd move When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Microsoft temporarily rolls back planned Teams tool concerning muted chatsThe update would have made it easier to organize (and ignore) unnecessary conversationsIt's not known when the update will get back in progressMicrosoft has…
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