Topic: call reporting

March 11, 2026

Microsoft Teams now flags third-party bots in meetings

Microsoft Teams will introduce a feature in May 2026 to automatically identify and label third-party bots in the meeting lobby, requiring explicit host approval for their entry. This security measure is designed to prevent both malicious and legitimate automated participants from joining meetings...

Microsoft Teams Adds Feature to Report Suspicious Calls

Microsoft Teams is launching a "Report a Call" feature in mid-March to let users directly flag suspicious voice calls, providing organizations with visibility into phishing and scam attempts. The feature will be enabled by default and accessible from call history, with reported metadata sent to t...

Google to Retire Call-Only Ads by 2027

Google is retiring Call-Only Ads, with new campaigns ending in February 2026 and a full phase-out by February 2027, shifting focus to Responsive Search Ads with Call Assets. Advertisers should convert existing campaigns, use Call Assets and smart bidding strategies, and link their Google Business...