Microsoft Teams is finally nixing its goofiest feature

Microsoft said it will retire the “Together mode” feature in Teams — an AI-driven visual layout that composited attendees into shared scenes — effective June 30. Launched in 2020, the feature aimed to reduce video-meeting fatigue but drew mixed reactions for looking unnatural. The removal is a product simplification announced on the Microsoft 365 Insider Blog; it’s a UX change rather than a revenue or strategy shift, so market impact on MSFT shares should be minimal. Investors are unlikely to reprice Microsoft on this feature change alone, though continued pruning of niche features could be viewed positively as product focus and cost-savings in the long run.