Zoom is rolling out some exciting new updates and improvements that will impact your day-to-day zooming life. Some of these features have been in the works for months, so I’m very excited to share the news with you. These will be available to the public on Monday, September 21, 2020.

Enhanced integration with Outlook client  

Outlook users will like this one! The Zoom desktop client integration with the Outlook client now provides the option to sync your Zoom status and profile picture to Outlook. 

Calendar Integration sync improvement

Deleting a meeting in the desktop client will now delete the calendar event on the synced calendar if write permission is given.

Studio Effects  

Want to have some fun? Considering I had an accident that scorched off my eyebrows earlier this summer, this might have been helpful if it had been released earlier! Users can now apply eyebrows, mustache and beard, and lip color filters as part of their video appearance. Note: This feature is currently in beta.

Self-select Breakout Room

But one of the most significant features that I like is this one that will allow more natural and organic movement in meetings. The host can now create breakout rooms with the option for participants to self-select which breakout room they would like to join. If enabled, participants can move freely between breakout rooms, without needing the host’s help.

Enhanced scheduling with default settings 

Finally, a smart way to schedule. Scheduling a new meeting will always check the user’s web settings and use those as the default. Any changes from the default will be saved for that meeting only.

Enhanced Search in Chat

Desktop users can filter by Order, Sent by, and date filters for file search. Mobile users can filter by Order for file search. All image search results will display as thumbnail previews. Channel and contact results will also be split into their own categories. Users can also clear the list of recent searches.

Share files with Microsoft SharePoint 

Attendees can now share files from SharePoint directly through in-meeting chat.

Complete list of new features for Zoom

View the complete list of new features coming out on Monday, September 21: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/360049041052-New-Updates-for-September-21-2020

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