Microsoft Teams adds Snapchat Lenses for fun virtual meetings

Microsoft Teams users can now add a bit of fun to their virtual meetings with Snapchat Lenses – thanks to a partnership between Microsoft and Snap, which is bringing the popular Lenses to Teams.

The new feature offers a range of 26 options that allow users to transform themselves into cartoon characters or add fun backgrounds to their videos. Users do not need to download anything to access the Lenses, which are accessed by clicking on the "Video effects" tab and then selecting "Snapchat".

Microsoft is bringing 3D Avatars to Teams this May

Ever felt like you need a camera break during those never-ending meetings or you don’t feel like turning on your video on Teams calls? Animated 3D Avatars are coming to your rescue, thanks to Microsoft – which posted an update to its Microsoft 365 roadmap announcing a May 2023 rollout date

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The integration follows the success of Snap's AR technology in Microsoft's video learning platform Flip, which saw a 60% increase in video content creation after it was added.

Snap recently shut down its desktop camera app, which enabled users to add filters to video calls, to focus more on Camera Kit. The company is working with other partners to integrate Camera Kit into popular apps and platforms in the future.