Microsoft's recent update to the Teams app brought more than just routine enhancements. In a manner reminiscent of their approach with the Outlook redesign, they introduced a new iteration of Teams alongside the existing one. This fresh addition is named Microsoft Teams (work or school) and prominently displays a "New" badge on its icon in the lower-right corner. Meanwhile, the original version has been rebranded as Microsoft Teams classic and retains its familiar icon.
Personally, I don't find it problematic to have both versions coexisting on my system, with the hope that the older one will eventually be phased out in future updates. What truly irks me, however, is that persistent "New" label on the icon – it's enough to drive anyone a little crazy.
Fortunately, there's a simple solution to restore the classic icon to the new Teams app:
Open Finder and navigate to the "Applications" folder, where both Teams apps are located.
Right-click on both apps and select "Get Info." This action will bring up two separate windows.
In the "Get Info" windows, you'll see the app icons. To replace the new app's icon with the classic one, drag the old app's preview image (the icon) and drop it onto the small icon next to the new app's name, as demonstrated in the provided GIF.
Congratulations! You've successfully updated the app icon to match the classic version. If you find that the old icon still appears in your Dock, remove Teams from the Dock and then re-add it. This should ensure that the correct icon is displayed.
By following these steps, you can resolve the annoyance of the new Teams icon and enjoy a seamless Teams experience with the icon you're used to. Cheers!
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