Microsoft phased out its once-touted 'Together Mode' feature from Teams, with the full removal process not expected to conclude until June 30, 2026. This decision will impact users who have integrated the virtual meeting experience into their daily workflows. The nearly two-year lead time for the complete removal of Teams Together Mode indicates a complex transition period for the company and its user base, according to Analytics Insight.

Microsoft initially promoted 'Together Mode' as an innovative and immersive meeting experience, but is now removing it to focus on a more traditional, albeit enhanced, 'Gallery Mode'. This pivot suggests a re-evaluation of feature utility against broader user adoption.

Microsoft appears to be prioritizing a streamlined, consistent user experience over feature proliferation in Teams, potentially signaling a broader trend in enterprise software towards essential, high-performing functionalities.

  • Microsoft retired the ‘Together Mode’ feature in Teams from June 30, 2026, according to Analytics Insight.
  • The rollout of Together Mode retirement is expected to finish by late June 2026, according to windowsforum.
  • Microsoft Teams will now focus on Gallery mode as the primary video conferencing view option, according to Mashable.
  • Microsoft will focus on improving the Gallery view experience in Teams meetings, according to Analytics Insight.
  • The nearly two-year lead time for the complete removal of 'Together Mode' until June 30, 2026, indicates a complex transition process.
  • Companies that invested heavily in customizing 'Together Mode' now face a two-year window to re-evaluate their meeting strategies, according to PCMag.

Shifting Focus to an Enhanced Gallery View

Microsoft Teams will now focus on Gallery mode as the primary video conferencing view option, according to Mashable. The company is steering users toward Gallery view instead of Together mode, as reported by Engadget. Microsoft will concentrate efforts on improving the Gallery view experience in Teams meetings, Analytics Insight states.