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Teams/copilot-teams-transcription.md

@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ To learn more about how organizers can use Copilot during and after the meeting,
 
 **2. Only during the meeting**<br>
 
-When organizers create a meeting or event, they can set Copilot's value to **Only during the meeting** from the dropdown in their meeting options. Once someone with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license selects the Copilot button during the meeting or event, Copilot runs for all licensed users. This option relies on a hidden transcript that isn't saved after the meeting or event ends. Users can't access Copilot in Teams and its history after the meeting or event.
+When organizers create a meeting or event, they can set Copilot's value to **Only during the meeting** from the dropdown in their meeting options. Once someone with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license selects the Copilot button during the meeting or event, Copilot runs for all licensed users. This option relies on speech-to-text audio processing data that isn't saved after the meeting or event ends. Users can't access Copilot in Teams and its history after the meeting or event.
 
 To learn more about how organizers can use Copilot only during the meeting, see [Use Microsoft 365 Copilot in Teams without recording a Teams meeting](https://support.microsoft.com/office/use-copilot-without-recording-a-teams-meeting-a59cb88c-0f6b-4a20-a47a-3a1c9a818bd9).
 
@@ -64,8 +64,8 @@ You can use the **Recording & Transcription** section in the Teams admin center
 
 |Admin's transcription policy value |Organizer's Copilot meeting option | Behavior|
 |---------|---------|---------------|
-|On|Only during the meeting| Licensed users can select the Copilot button for use only during this meeting with a hidden transcript. To use Copilot during, and after the meeting, these users can start a standard transcript. |
-|Off|Only during the meeting| Licensed users can select the Copilot button for use during this meeting or event with a hidden transcript. If another participant who can transcribe enables transcription, Copilot is available during, and after the meeting.|
+|On|Only during the meeting| Licensed users can select the Copilot button for use only during this meeting with temporary speech-to-text data. To use Copilot during, and after the meeting, these users can start a transcript. |
+|Off|Only during the meeting| Licensed users can select the Copilot button for use during this meeting or event with temporary speech-to-text data. If another participant who can transcribe enables transcription, Copilot is available during, and after the meeting for the portion that is transcribed.|
 |On|During and after the meeting| Once licensed users turn on transcription, they can select the Copilot button for use during, and after this meeting or event. |
 |Off|During and after the meeting| Licensed users can't interact with Copilot unless another participant with permission to transcribe turns on transcription for this meeting.|
 |Any|Off | Licensed users can’t interact with Copilot in Teams. No one can record or transcribe.|

Teams/devices/certified-devices-overview.md

@@ -29,8 +29,6 @@ Through the Microsoft Teams Device Certification Program, Microsoft tests person
 
 This program tests the devices based on a set of rigorous specifications, covering aspects such as audio and video quality, user interface, device management, and security. Only devices that successfully pass all certification requirements, and associated testing receive the designation of **Certified for Microsoft Teams**.
 
-Certification programs are designed to ensure all certified devices run supported versions with the required feature set for Teams and Teams Admin Center. Certification end dates are based on the Android or Windows version running on the device when it enters into the certification program. Microsoft OEM partners are working to extend the lifetime of the certification by upgrading the Android or Windows version and recertifying, or by releasing new models that are state-of-the-art.
-
 - [Teams Rooms on Windows certified devices](../rooms/certified-hardware.md)
 - [Teams Rooms on Android certified devices](certified-hardware-android.md)
 - [Certified Teams panels](teams-panels-certified-hardware.md)

Teams/devices/certified-hardware-android.md

@@ -28,13 +28,15 @@ description: Find lists of certified systems and peripherals for use with Micros
 
 The Microsoft Teams devices Certification Program ensures devices meet a high standard, with higher performance targets and quality metrics across the entire Teams experience (audio, video, user interface). Microsoft and OEM partners are actively working together to ensure devices meet all certification requirements, including security, audio and video quality, Teams experience, and accessibility.
 
-To see Teams Rooms pricing, see the [Teams Rooms product showcase](https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-teams/across-devices/devices/category/teams-rooms/20).
-
 Certification programs are designed to ensure all certified devices run an Android version with the required feature set for Teams and Teams Admin Center. Certification end dates are based on the Android version running on the device when it enters into the certification program. Our OEM partners are working to extend the lifetime of the certification by upgrading the Android version and recertifying, or by releasing new models that are state-of-the-art.
 
 Microsoft is committed to certifying devices on latest Android versions available for Teams devices as long as OEM partners and SoC manufacturers are able to meet all certification requirements in effect at the time device enters certification.
 
-After certification end date, Microsoft is committed to making efforts to support the most recent version of the Teams client on such devices for two (2) years following the end of the certification period. 
+Microsoft and its Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) partners continually develop products to meet the needs of the market and elevate the Teams devices experience. During the product lifecycle, some products may receive an OS upgrade before their certification expires and will undergo re-certification, while others might not get re-certified and will ultimately be discontinued by the OEM.
+
+We recognize that device certification expiration can impact your business. Our OEM partners have detailed End-of-Life policies to assist and direct you towards adopting newer technologies. For the most current information on Teams certified devices referenced here, please consult our OEM partners' websites.
+
+Following a certification expiration, Microsoft is committed to supporting the latest version of the Teams devices applications on certified devices for a span of two (2) years after the certification period concludes. While Microsoft will make every effort to maintain support as described here, it retains the discretion to modify its support policy if necessary. Should any changes occur, these changes will be communicated through the established customer facing communication channels.
 
 ## [Teams Rooms for Android](#tab/Android)
 
@@ -591,13 +593,7 @@ For information about the latest Teams app releases, see [What's new in Microsof
 
 ## [End of certification](#tab/eol)
 
-Microsoft and its Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) partners continually develop products to meet the needs of the market and elevate the Teams devices experience. During the product lifecycle, some products may receive an OS upgrade before their certification expires and will undergo re-certification, while others might not get re-certified and will ultimately be discontinued by the OEM.
-
-We recognize that device certification expiration can impact your business. Our OEM partners have detailed End-of-Life policies to assist and direct you towards adopting newer technologies. For the most current information on Teams certified devices referenced here, please consult our OEM partners' websites.
-
-Following a certification expiration, Microsoft is committed to supporting the latest version of the Teams devices applications on certified devices for a span of two (2) years after the certification period concludes. While Microsoft will make every effort to maintain support as described here, it retains the discretion to modify its support policy if necessary. Should any changes occur, they will be communicated through the established customer facing communication channels.
-
-| Device Category | Device Model | Android OS Versio | Certification end date | Microsoft support end date |
+| Device Category | Device Model | Android OS Version | Certification end date | Microsoft support end date |
 |:----------------|:-------------------|:----------------------------|:--------------------------|:----------------------|
 |Teams Rooms for Android | Yealink VC210 | 9 | August 5, 2023 | August 5, 2025 |
 |Teams Rooms for Android | EPOS Expand Vision 3T | 9 | August 5, 2023| August 5, 2025 |

Teams/devices/teams-displays-certified-hardware.md

@@ -26,25 +26,17 @@ description: Find lists of certified Teams displays that run on Android.
 
 # Certified Teams displays
 
-This article will help you find the resources for Teams displays that are certified under the Android Certification program including supported devices, firmware versioning, and End of Life (EOL) information.
+The Microsoft Teams devices Certification Program ensures devices meet a high standard, with higher performance targets and quality metrics across the entire Teams experience (audio, video, user interface). Microsoft and OEM partners are actively working together to ensure devices meet all certification requirements, including security, audio and video quality, Teams experience, and accessibility.
 
-## Microsoft Teams certified Android device certification
-
-The Microsoft Teams Devices Certification Program ensures certified devices meet a high standard, with higher performance targets and quality metrics across the entire Teams experience (audio, video, user interface). Microsoft and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) partners are actively working together to ensure devices meet all certification requirements, including security, audio and video quality, Teams experience, and accessibility.
-
-> [!IMPORTANT]
-> The Microsoft Teams Devices Certification Program ensures certified devices meet specific requirements for hardware design and performance only. The certification program doesn't evaluate feature-level or cloud environment support.
->
-> For information about what features are supported on Teams Rooms on Windows and Teams Rooms on Android, including cloud environment support, see [Teams Rooms on Windows and Android feature comparison](../rooms/teams-devices-feature-comparison.md).
-
-Certification programs are designed to ensure all certified devices run an Android version with the required feature set for Teams and Teams Admin Center. Certification end dates are based on the Android version running on the device when it enters into the certification program. Microsoft OEM partners are working to extend the lifetime of the certification by upgrading the Android version and recertifying, or by releasing new models that are state-of-the-art. Once a device passes the certification requirements and OEM partners provide the firmware that enables the upgrade to a newer Android version, the certification end date will be extended.
+Certification programs are designed to ensure all certified devices run an Android version with the required feature set for Teams and Teams Admin Center. Certification end dates are based on the Android version running on the device when it enters into the certification program. Our OEM partners are working to extend the lifetime of the certification by upgrading the Android version and recertifying, or by releasing new models that are state-of-the-art.
 
 Microsoft is committed to certifying devices on latest Android versions available for Teams devices as long as OEM partners and SoC manufacturers are able to meet all certification requirements in effect at the time device enters certification.
 
-After certification end date, Microsoft is committed to make efforts to support the most recent version of the Teams devices applications on such devices for two (2) years following the end of the certification period.
+Microsoft and its Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) partners continually develop products to meet the needs of the market and elevate the Teams devices experience. During the product lifecycle, some products may receive an OS upgrade before their certification expires and will undergo re-certification, while others might not get re-certified and will ultimately be discontinued by the OEM.
 
-> [!NOTE]
-> Certification end dates for Android 12 based devices has been extended by one year, from October 4, 2026, to August 15, 2027. Information below reflects current certification end dates.
+We recognize that device certification expiration can impact your business. Our OEM partners have detailed End-of-Life policies to assist and direct you towards adopting newer technologies. For the most current information on Teams certified devices referenced here, please consult our OEM partners' websites.
+
+Following a certification expiration, Microsoft is committed to supporting the latest version of the Teams devices applications on certified devices for a span of two (2) years after the certification period concludes. While Microsoft will make every effort to maintain support as described here, it retains the discretion to modify its support policy if necessary. Should any changes occur, these changes will be communicated through the established customer facing communication channels.
 
 ## Product release information for Teams displays
 
@@ -82,7 +74,7 @@ The following Teams displays are certified under the Android Certification Progr
 | ThinkSmart View Plus | `10.1.t.2.38` | N/A | Teams client: `1449/1.0.95.2023061601` <br> Company Portal: `5.0.5954.0` <br> Admin Agent: `1.0.0.202306202019.product`| September 22, 2023|
 
 #### <b> Neat </b>
-| Device model | Latest firmware version | Minimum firmware version | Included Microsoft applications | elease date |
+| Device model | Latest firmware version | Minimum firmware version | Included Microsoft applications | Release date |
 |:----------------|:-------------------|:----------------------------|:-----------------------------------------------------------|:--------------------------|
 | Neat Frame | `NFF1.20240620.1740` | N/A | Teams client: `1449/1.0.95.2023101102` <br> Company Portal: `5.0.5484.0` <br> Admin Agent: `1.0.0.202402202353.product`| August 26, 2024|
 | Neat Frame | `NFF1.20240516.0007` | N/A | Teams client: `1449/1.0.95.2023101102` <br> Company Portal: `5.0.5484.0` <br> Admin Agent: `1.0.0.202310260109.product`| August 7, 2024|
@@ -100,14 +92,8 @@ The following Teams displays are certified under the Android Certification Progr
 
 ## [End of certification](#tab/eol)
 
-Microsoft and its Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) partners continually develop products to meet the needs of the market and elevate the Teams devices experience. During the product lifecycle, some products may receive an OS upgrade before their certification expires and will undergo re-certification, while others might not get re-certified and will ultimately be discontinued by the OEM.
-
-We recognize that device certification expiration can impact your business. Our OEM partners have detailed End-of-Life policies to assist and direct you towards adopting newer technologies. For the most current information on Teams certified devices referenced here, please consult our OEM partners' websites.
-
-Following a certification expiration, Microsoft is committed to supporting the latest version of the Teams devices applications on certified devices for a span of two (2) years after the certification period concludes. While Microsoft will make every effort to maintain support as described here, it retains the discretion to modify its support policy if necessary. Should any changes occur, they will be communicated through the established customer facing communication channels.
-
 | Device category | Device model | Android OS version | Certification end date | Microsoft support end date |
 |:----------------|:-------------------|:----------------------------|:--------------------------|:----------------------|
 |Teams displays| Lenovo ThinkSmart View | 8.1 | December 31, 2021| October 4, 2023 |
 |Teams displays | Crestron UC-P8-TD | 9 | August 5, 2023 | August 5, 2025| 
-|Teams displays | Crestron UC-P10-TD| 9 | August 5, 2023 | August 5, 2025 | 
+|Teams displays | Crestron UC-P10-TD| 9 | August 5, 2023 | August 5, 2025 |