Key Topics:
Introduction and Meeting Setup: Ricardo and Staci greeted the participants and discussed technical issues with Staci's account. Ricardo mentioned the purpose of the meeting and encouraged participants to ask questions. 0:14
New Chat & Channels UI: Ricardo introduced the new chatting channels UI rolling out this year, highlighting its game-changing features. Staci shared her initial reluctance but acknowledged the benefits after using it. 3:00
Combining Chat and Channels: Ricardo demonstrated the new UI, explaining how chat and channels are now combined. He addressed concerns about the loss of the Teams button and emphasized the unchanged functionality. 7:07
Custom Sections and Organization: Ricardo showcased the ability to create custom sections, allowing users to organize channels and chats based on their needs. He highlighted the benefits of having all related conversations in one place. 13:54
Visual Cues and Mobile Experience: Ricardo and Staci discussed the importance of visual cues like bold text for unread messages. Ricardo shared his positive experience using the new UI on mobile, emphasizing its effectiveness. 17:48
Increased Channel Use: Staci mentioned that the new UI has reinvigorated channel use within her team, as it marries group chats and channels, making communication more efficient. 19:18
Flexibility of Group Chats: Ricardo explained the flexibility of group chats, allowing ad hoc conversations without needing to add members to a team. He contrasted this with the more organized nature of channel conversations. 23:00
Naming Chats and Sections: Ricardo shared his pet peeve about unnamed group chats and how the new UI allows him to organize chats into sections, reducing the need for naming. 26:14
Feedback and Future Sessions: Ricardo encouraged participants to provide feedback on the new UI during the public preview phase. He mentioned the importance of user input for potential changes before the general release. 29:29
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