Microsoft Teams goes native ARM, gets significant performance bump on select PCs
Microsoft Teams now runs much better on ARM devices like the Surface Pro X.
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What you need to know
Microsoft launched a new native ARM64 version of Microsoft Teams this week. The ARM version of Teams will significantly improve performance on devices like theSurface Pro Xin comparison to the previous version that runs through emulation. Microsoft senior PM Bill Weidenbornershared the news on LinkedInrecently.
The previous version of Microsoft Teams is a 32-bit app that runs in emulation. As a result, performance isn’t as good as that of native ARM64 applications.Several people on Redditstate that the new ARM64 version is more stable and responsive than the 32-bit version.
Windows 10 on ARM PCs, including Microsoft’s own Surface Pro X, can run 32-bit applications through emulation and will be able torun 64-bit apps through emulationin the future. But native applications will deliver the best performance and responsiveness.
The native ARM64 version of Microsoft Teams appears to have rolled out without much fanfare. We can confirm that downloading Teams throughMicrosoft’s websiteright now gets you the 64-bit version of the app if you’re on a Windows 10 on ARM PC.
Microsoft Teams allows you to collaborate with colleagues, upload files, send messages, and chat through video. It integrates with Office 365 and several other cloud services.
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
