Microsoft Teams Notification Behavior Prioritizes Engagement Over User Control
Teams has shifted toward attention-capturing notification patterns that resemble social networks, reducing users' ability to configure when and how they are alerted. Users who previously had granular control now feel the app is designed to maximize engagement rather than serve communication needs. This is a platform UX regression, not an independent software opportunity.
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