Below are some noteworthy features and enhancements that are available in Zoom. Last updated 12 October 2026.
Zoom's newly updated experience offers a simplified web and desktop navigation layout. The web portal now provides a neater, more intuitive browser experience. The legacy side navigation panel has been replaced with a universal header and a product (waffle) menu that lets you access Zoom tools in separate browser tabs.
Your settings, cloud recordings (staff only), transcripts, and AI Companion summaries are now gathered into a single My Account hub, making account management more accessible in fewer clicks.
Customisable in-meeting control bar - You can now drag, drop and pin your most-used meeting tools directly to the primary control bar, or hide unused ones under the More menu.
Reorganised host tools panel - Meetings host and co-host management controls have been consolidated under a single, unified Host tools icon for quick access during lectures or meetings.
Chat translation & Pinned messages - Participants can translate incoming meeting chat messages in real time. Hosts can pin important links or announcements to the top of the meeting chat window.
AI Companion is now available in Zoom Webinars, offering webinar questions, automated webinar summaries, and Smart Recording breakdowns.
AI Companion is now also available for students when hosting their own meetings.
