Updated UX in Viva Connections on Teams mobile

Updated April 2, 2026: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.  Introduction We’re updating the Viva Connections experience in the Microsoft Teams mobile app to provide a more modern, streamlined navigation that is easier to use across all devices. This update simplifies how users move between sections and improves discoverability, while keeping all existing functionality intact. When this will happen: General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in early April 2026 and is expected to complete by late April 2026. How this affects your organization: Who is affected: All users who access Viva Connections in the Microsoft Teams mobile app (iOS and Android). What will happen: The Teams mobile Viva Connections experience will move from a three-tab layout (Dashboard, News, Resources) to a pill-based navigation model. Users will switch between Viva Connections sections using pill-shaped navigation controls at the top of the experience: In the News experience:The Unread and Saved for later pills will be replaced with:An Unread toggle A Saved for later button There is no change to functionality or content—only the navigation and layout are updated. The update is enabled by default and applies automatically. Before:After: What you can do to prepare: No action is required to enable this update. Optionally, inform helpdesk staff and update internal documentation that references the previous navigation. Compliance considerations: No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.