Message center announcements
June 2, 2025 – June 8, 2025
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Resharing to external users required after enabling Microsoft SharePoint integration with Microsoft Entra B2B
MC1089315 | June 6 – Resharing to external users is required after enabling Microsoft SharePoint integration with Microsoft Entra B2B. Effective July 1, 2025, previously shared links will no longer work, and external users must be re-invited. Notify users, update documentation, and plan for MFA registration. Learn more [here](https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepoint/sharepoint-azureb2b-integration). View more
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(Updated) Microsoft OneDrive: Update for unlicensed accounts
MC836942 | June 6 – Enforcement actions on unlicensed OneDrive accounts are ongoing, with detailed reasons for unlicensed status available by June 24, 2025. Accounts unlicensed before July 28, 2025, will transition to read-only mode by September 26, 2025, and be archived by October 29, 2025. Admins must monitor and take necessary actions. View more
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Microsoft Teams: Important updates for Android-based Teams devices – Authentication changes coming soon
MC1088732 | June 5 – Microsoft Teams is updating authentication for Android-based Teams devices to enhance security. Organizations managing these devices must update to specified app versions by December 31, 2025, to avoid service disruption. Key dates include July 31, 2025, and September 30, 2025, for transitioning to modern authentication. View more
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(Updated) Retirement of the SharePoint SendEmail API
MC921752 | June 5 – The SharePoint SendEmail API is being retired. Key updates include the removal of the Power Automate license requirement, automatic creation of a dedicated Microsoft 365 environment, and no changes needed for DLP policies. Scheduled prompts feature will be available for Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 users starting July 2025. View more
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(Updated) Clipchamp introduces AI-powered video creation with Clipchamp Copilot for work
MC1024396 | June 4 – Clipchamp introduces AI-powered video creation with Clipchamp Copilot for work, allowing users to generate and edit video projects using prompts. The feature, available on the Microsoft 365 Copilot plan, will roll out from mid-April to early June 2025. Videos are saved in OneDrive and count towards the user’s quota. View more
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Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (Defender for Office 365): Monitor action in Safe attachments policy will retire
MC918563 | June 4 – The Monitor action in the Safe attachments policy for Microsoft Exchange Online Protection will be retired from early July 2025 to late August 2025. Organizations using the Monitor action will have it automatically changed to Block. The only remaining actions will be Off, Block, and Dynamic delivery. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: The “Code snippets” feature for chats and channels will retire
MC1055554 | June 4 – Microsoft Teams will retire the “Code snippets” feature for chats and channels from early to mid-June 2025. Users should transition to “code blocks,” which will soon include line numbers and mobile device support. No admin action is required, but users should be informed. Existing code snippets will remain accessible. View more
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Microsoft Lists: Mobile apps for iOS and Android will retire
MC1087635 | June 3 – Microsoft will retire the Microsoft Lists mobile apps for iOS and Android. Users should switch to the mobile browser experience. Key dates: information banner in late June 2025, app installation disabled mid-September 2025, and app removal mid-November 2025. Existing data remains accessible via desktop or mobile browser. No admin action required. View more
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Microsoft Teams: LEAP will transition to Microsoft Unified
MC1087565 | June 3 – On July 1, 2025, the Microsoft 365 Live Event Assistance Program (LEAP) will become a paid service under Microsoft Unified, known as Teams Events Hosting Assistance. Additionally, Microsoft Teams Events Advanced Production Services will be introduced for town halls, webinars, and events. Contact your account management team for more details. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: People Skills will be available starting in May
MC1060842 | June 3 – Microsoft 365 Copilot: People Skills will be available starting in June 2025, offering skill inferencing and a customizable skills library to enhance user profiles and organizational insights. It includes personalized skills in Microsoft 365 experiences and a Skill Discovery agent for employees and leaders. Setup is quick via the Microsoft 365 admin center. View more
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Microsoft 365: Retiring and modernizing the Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel for Windows desktop apps
MC1087098 | June 2 – Microsoft is modernizing the Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel for Windows desktop apps to streamline updates and align with customer needs. The Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel Preview and Extended will be retired by 2025 and 2026, respectively. Organizations should migrate devices to other channels and plan for a twice-yearly update cycle. View more
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: GA for Image Generation in Copilot Chat
MC1087096 | June 2 – Image generation in Microsoft 365 Copilot will be generally available from late June to late July 2025. Users with a Copilot license can generate images within Microsoft 365 apps. No admin action is required, but informing users and updating documentation is recommended. Compliance considerations involve AI data processing and interaction. View more
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SharePoint Framework domain isolated web parts retirement
MC792601 | June 2 – SharePoint Framework domain isolated web parts will retire on April 2, 2026. New tenants will lose access starting April 2, 2025. Organizations using these web parts should update and redeploy them as regular web parts. Verify usage and follow steps on the provided retirement page. No extensions will be granted. View more
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(Updated) SharePoint Add-In retirement in Microsoft 365
MC693865 | June 2 – SharePoint Add-Ins will retire by April 2, 2026. Starting July 1, 2024, they cannot be installed from the public marketplace. New tenants cannot use them from November 1, 2024. Organizations should transition to SharePoint Framework (SPFx) and notify users and developers. Use provided tools to manage the transition. View more
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(Updated) Azure ACS retirement in Microsoft 365
MC693863 | June 2 – Azure ACS in Microsoft 365 will retire on April 2, 2026. New tenants cannot use Azure ACS starting November 1, 2024. Organizations should transition to Microsoft Entra ID for SharePoint Online customizations. Admins should notify users, update training, and use provided tools and guidance for migration. View more
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(Updated) SharePoint 2013 workflow retirement
MC542767 | June 2 – SharePoint 2013 workflows will retire on April 2, 2026. From April 2, 2024, they will be disabled for new tenants. Organizations should transition to Power Automate and notify users and developers. Use the Microsoft 365 Assessment tool and migration guidance to prepare. No extensions will be available. View more
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Microsoft Teams: Support for making a silent test call
MC1089323 | June 6 – IT administrators will soon be able to run silent test calls in Microsoft Teams to check network readiness and detect issues proactively. This feature requires a Teams Premium license and applies to Teams for Windows and Mac desktops. Rollout starts mid-July 2025 for targeted release and mid-August 2025 for general availability. View more
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Microsoft Purview compliance center: Preview email attachments in content explorer
MC1089321 | June 6 – Microsoft Purview compliance center will allow admins to preview email attachments directly in content explorer starting June 2025. This feature supports various file types and requires no admin action before rollout. Review your configuration and notify admins about this change. More details are available on the Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 485765. View more
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Microsoft Planner: Web search capability in the Project Manager Agent (preview)
MC1089319 | June 6 – Microsoft Planner will soon preview a web search capability in the Project Manager Agent (PMA), allowing real-time web information integration into tasks. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and will roll out from June to July 2025. No admin action is needed before rollout, but review configurations and notify users. View more
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Microsoft Outlook for iOS/Android: Copilot shows users important emails in new priority view
MC1089318 | June 6 – Microsoft Outlook for iOS/Android introduces a new priority view highlighting important emails and those needing replies, available from late June 2025 to late December 2025. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required. Users can enable this feature in Outlook settings and customize the view. No admin action is needed. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Insights: Microsoft Copilot Studio agents report (Preview) for the advanced insights app
MC1034590 | June 6 – The Microsoft Copilot Studio agent report template will be available in public preview for Viva Insights customers in mid-June 2025. This Power BI template provides insights into agent adoption and impact. Eligibility requires specific licenses and agent creation. Admins can manage data flow and storage settings. No immediate action is required. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft SharePoint: New web part for FAQs powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot
MC1074972 | June 6 – Microsoft SharePoint is introducing a new FAQ web part powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot, available late June 2025 for targeted release and early July 2025 for general availability. Creating and editing require a Copilot license, while viewing does not. This feature will automate FAQ content generation, supporting Event, Product, and Policy types. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Engage: New Communications Dashboard
MC1041122 | June 6 – Microsoft Viva Engage is launching a new Communications Dashboard in June 2025, accessible from the left panel in Engage. It includes features like campaign management, analytics, and enhanced moderation tools. The rollout is automatic, and no admin action is required. Documentation will be updated before the rollout. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: CVI coordinates enables presenters to join Town hall via VTC devices
MC1070182 | June 6 – Organizations can join and present in Microsoft Teams town halls using their own video conferencing devices via Cloud Video Interop (CVI). The rollout starts late May 2025 for targeted release and early June 2025 for general availability. No admin action is required, but users should be notified. View more
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(Update) Microsoft Teams: Meeting option suggestions in classic Microsoft Outlook for Windows
MC1059668 | June 6 – Due to delays, the release of the Microsoft Teams Meeting option suggestions in classic Outlook for Windows is postponed to mid-July 2025. This feature will help meeting organizers schedule meetings with optimized settings. No admin action is required, but users should be informed. Refer to the provided documentation for more details. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft SharePoint eSignature: Coming soon to Canada, UK, and selected European countries
MC800502 | June 6 – Microsoft SharePoint eSignature service is expanding to the UK, Canada, and all EU countries, with rollouts beginning in August 2024 for the UK and Canada, and December 2024 for EU countries. Users in these regions will be able to request and add eSignatures on documents directly via SharePoint online. View more
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Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention: Restrict Microsoft 365 Copilot from processing emails with sensitivity labels
MC1088731 | June 5 – Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention will soon prevent Microsoft 365 Copilot from processing emails with sensitivity labels, effective for emails sent on or after January 1, 2025. The public preview starts in June 2025, with general availability in August 2025. No admin action is required before the rollout. View more
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Autoplay videos in Engage (Muted)
MC1088730 | June 5 – Videos in Engage will autoplay on mute with captions enabled by default starting early July 2025. Users can enable sound with a click. This update aims to improve content discoverability and engagement. Admins can manage this feature in the Engage admin settings. No action is required unless disabling autoplay. View more
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Microsoft Defender for Office 365: Two new data tables in Advanced hunting (preview)
MC1088729 | June 5 – Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is introducing two new data tables, CampaignInfo and FileMaliciousContentInfo, in Advanced hunting. Public Preview starts in early June 2025, with General Availability in early July 2025. These tables will help SOC teams investigate email campaigns and malicious files. No admin action is required. View more
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Microsoft Copilot in PowerPoint: Reference an Excel file when creating a presentation with Microsoft 365 Copilot
MC1088727 | June 5 – Users will be able to reference Excel files when creating presentations with Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint. A Copilot license is required. This feature will be available in June 2025 for PowerPoint on Windows, Mac, and the web. No admin action is needed before the rollout. View more
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Microsoft Teams: Inclusive meeting enhancements for sign language users
MC1088725 | June 5 – Microsoft Teams is introducing Sign Language Mode to enhance meeting experiences for Deaf and hard-of-hearing participants. This feature will identify and visually distinguish interpreters, elevate sign language users to active speaker status, and ensure equal prominence with audio participants. Rollout begins in July 2025 for desktop and web platforms. View more
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: People Skills is generally available
MC1088724 | June 5 – Microsoft 365 Copilot: People Skills is now generally available, enhancing user experience with AI-generated skill profiles, a customizable skills library, and skills-driven features across Microsoft 365 apps. The rollout requires no admin action and will be completed by mid-June 2025. Organizations can notify users and update documentation accordingly. View more
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Updates to Hotpatch Setting in Windows Autopatch
MC1088722 | June 5 – Starting June 23, 2025, the Hotpatch setting will be enabled by default in new Quality Update policies for devices that meet the prerequisites. Existing policies remain unchanged. Devices must run Windows 11 Enterprise version 24H2 or later and be managed by Microsoft Intune. No immediate action is required. View more
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Dynamics 365 Customer Service – Information regarding the end of support for legacy Conversation Topics
MC1088700 | June 5 – Starting July 31, 2025, the legacy version of Case and Conversation Topics features in Dynamics 365 Customer Service and Dynamics 365 Contact Center will have reached end of support. How does this affect me? After July 31, 2025, this feature will be removed, and users will no longer be able to… View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365: New Scheduled prompts feature
MC816217 | June 5 – Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 introduces the Scheduled prompts feature, available from July 2025. Users only need a Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 license. No Power Automate license or DLP policy changes are required. A dedicated environment is created automatically. For more details, refer to the provided admin documentation links. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Users can report security concerns involving external collaborators
MC1037768 | June 5 – Microsoft Teams will soon allow users to report security concerns involving external collaborators in chats and meetings, excluding shared channels. Admins can enable this feature, which will be available by default. The rollout starts in May 2025 for targeted release and July 2025 for general availability. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Loop – Admin Usage Reports
MC929020 | June 5 – Microsoft Loop admin usage reports will be available in mid-September 2025, with completion by late October 2025. Administrators can monitor Loop usage through existing Microsoft 365 admin usage dashboards. No preparation is needed as changes will roll out automatically. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Access agents from the Microsoft Edge sidebar
MC1073071 | June 5 – Users will soon access Microsoft 365 Copilot agents from the Edge sidebar, starting late June 2025. Agents must be added beforehand as new agents cannot be created or searched in the sidebar. The rollout requires no admin action and aims to enhance user focus by integrating agents into the browser. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Insider Risk Management: DLP alerts as indicators
MC990961 | June 5 – Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management will soon allow admins to select Data Loss Prevention (DLP) alerts as indicators in IRM policies. This feature will roll out in March 2025 (Public Preview) and May-July 2025 (General Availability). Admins can configure this in IRM settings and relevant policy templates. No pre-rollout action is required. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Search for and select Teams Chats in Context IQ to scope prompts in BizChat
MC1060471 | June 5 – Users will be able to search for and select Teams Chats in Context IQ to scope prompts in BizChat. The rollout will begin in late June 2025 and complete by early July 2025. No admin action is required, but users should be notified. More details will be available upon release. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Select Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft OneDrive folders when writing prompts
MC973504 | June 5 – Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon allow users to select SharePoint and OneDrive folders when writing prompts using the “Attach cloud files” icon. This feature will roll out from late June to early July 2025. No admin action is required, but users should be informed and documentation updated. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Select Microsoft SharePoint sites when writing prompts
MC973505 | June 5 – Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon allow users to select Microsoft SharePoint sites when writing prompts using Context IQ (CIQ). The rollout begins late June 2025 and completes by early July 2025. No admin action is required. Users will see recent SharePoint sites they have access to in CIQ. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Defender: Changes to Defender for Cloud Apps alerts
MC992217 | June 5 – Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps will update the alert source field in new alerts generated after the rollout, starting early March 2025 and completing by late June 2025. This change affects various systems and requires administrators to update custom rules and notify users. No admin action is required before the rollout. View more
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(Updated) Event Updates visible in email
MC1084635 | June 5 – Event updates will now be visible in emails. Starting June 2025, if an organizer updates an event, the email will show “Event Updated” and any new location details. This change will be rolled out by late July 2025. No admin action is required, but user notification is recommended. View more
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Microsoft Stream and Microsoft Clipchamp: Brand unification update for Microsoft 365 video
MC1088176 | June 4 – Microsoft is unifying Microsoft Stream and Microsoft Clipchamp under the Clipchamp brand for a seamless video experience in Microsoft 365. The rollout began in mid-December 2024 and will complete by late July 2025. The transition will not disrupt workflows, and no admin action is required. View more
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Microsoft Teams: New threaded conversation layout option for channels
MC1088172 | June 4 – Microsoft Teams is introducing a new threaded conversation layout for channels, allowing users to reply to specific messages and start threads in a side pane. This feature will roll out from late June 2025 to late August 2025. Admins can manage this setting via the Teams admin center. No immediate action is required. View more
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Microsoft SharePoint: Estimated read time for News posts
MC1088170 | June 4 – Microsoft SharePoint will add an estimated read time to News posts, starting rollout in June 2025. This feature will be available on the web and Microsoft Viva Connections app in Teams. It will be on by default, with an option for authors to toggle it on or off. No admin action is required. View more
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(Updated) Researcher and Analyst moving to General Availability
MC1085251 | June 4 – Analyst and Researcher agents for Microsoft 365 Copilot-licensed users will be generally available starting May 30, 2025. These agents offer advanced research and data analysis capabilities. They will be accessible globally, managed via the Microsoft 365 admin center, and available in multiple languages. No additional admin action is required. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview compliance portal: Modern eDiscovery enhancements
MC1024388 | June 4 – Several enhancements to the modernized eDiscovery experience in Microsoft Purview compliance portal include case level data source view, enhanced search and hold capabilities, retry failed locations, and detailed process reports. Rollout begins mid-March 2025 and completes by late June 2025. Internal documentation updates may be needed. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook on the web: Optional connected experiences privacy setting
MC1022526 | June 4 – The user privacy setting for optional connected experiences in Microsoft Outlook on the web will be available starting March 2025. Admins need no action before rollout but should review configurations and notify users. The setting applies across all devices and aligns with existing settings in other Microsoft 365 apps. View more
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Power Platform admin center – Manage agent security with enhanced admin controls
MC1075602 | June 4 – Update:Release of this feature has been postponed, we will announce a new date in the future.We are announcing the ability to govern Copilot agent development in your environments and enforce governance policies for Copilot agents.How does this affect me?This feature introduces controls that will allow you to enforce Microsoft Entra ID authentication or disable anonymous access and enforce your preferred authentication method to enhance your organization… View more
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(Updated) Microsoft PowerPoint: Reference a PDF file when creating a presentation with Microsoft 365 Copilot
MC1047238 | June 4 – Microsoft PowerPoint users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license will soon be able to reference PDF files when creating presentations. The rollout will occur from early June to late June 2025. No admin action is required, but users should be notified and documentation updated. This feature applies to PowerPoint on Windows, Mac, and the web. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365: Automatic summary of documents on file-open in Word
MC866452 | June 4 – Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 will automatically generate a summary at the top of Word documents upon opening. This feature, rolling out from late August 2024 to late June 2025, includes a collapsible UI for the summary and requires no admin action. Users should be informed and documentation updated. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook: Users can set custom account descriptions
MC981635 | June 4 – Users of the New Outlook for Windows can set custom descriptions for their accounts, aiding in account identification. The rollout starts in late February 2025 for Targeted Release and completes by late July 2025 for General Availability. No admin action is required, but user notification is recommended. View more
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Microsoft Outlook: Updated behavior for switching back from new Outlook to classic Outlook for Windows
MC1066342 | June 4 – Microsoft will update the behavior for switching between new and classic Outlook for Windows. Starting mid-May 2025, new Outlook will stay minimized when switching back to classic Outlook. From early June 2025, users can open classic Outlook without leaving new Outlook. This change requires no admin action and will be automatic. View more
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Microsoft Outlook: Replace quick compose pop-up with inline appointment creation in new Outlook for Windows and web
MC846387 | June 4 – In the new Outlook for Windows and web, single-clicking an empty calendar slot will now allow inline appointment creation instead of a quick compose pop-up. This change will roll out from April to July 2025. No admin action is required, but user notification and documentation updates are recommended. View more
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(Updated) Advanced Insights – Copilot Headlines Report
MC1048622 | June 4 – A new Copilot Headlines report for Advanced Insights will be available from mid-April 2024 to early July 2025. It scans for unexpected Copilot usage and collaboration changes. Analysts can customize the report and use dynamic internal benchmarks. Admins can disable access for non-global partitions if needed. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Client health dashboards in Teams admin center
MC1015900 | June 4 – IT Administrators can now monitor Microsoft Teams desktop client health through a new page in the Teams admin center. This feature provides insights into client health metrics and allows monitoring of version adoption. The rollout begins late April 2025, with completion expected by early May 2025 for general availability and mid-June 2025 for GCC, GCC High, and DoD. No admin action is required. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android: Choose fonts while composing
MC847877 | June 4 – Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android will soon support font selection while composing and reading emails. The rollout will start in mid-November 2024 and complete by late June 2025. Organizations should inform users and update training materials accordingly. More details are available in Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 409969. View more
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Updates available for Microsoft 365 Apps for Current Channel
MC1087670 | June 4 – We’ve released updates to the following update channel for Microsoft 365 Apps: Current Channel View more
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Power Platform – Manage security with new capabilities
MC1087642 | June 3 – We are announcing the ability to manage security with new capabilities in Power Platform This feature will reach general availability on June 30, 2025.How does this affect me? With this feature, Power Platform security configurations will be easy to discover and use, with clear guidance and insights. This release allows admins to manage security features at scale, including release time updates.This feature provides usability improvements in the following… View more
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Microsoft Teams: Interactive agents for meetings and calls
MC1087634 | June 3 – Microsoft Teams is introducing interactive agents for meetings and 1-on-1 calls, allowing users to engage with agents privately or in groups with zero-state prompts and history support. This feature, requiring a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, will be available by default for Teams on Windows, Mac, and web. The rollout begins in June 2025. View more
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Microsoft Viva Pulse: New question types including skip logic in surveys
MC1087633 | June 3 – Microsoft Viva Pulse will introduce skip logic to surveys, allowing tailored and dynamic questions based on previous answers. This feature will be available for single-select multiple choice and rating scale questions. The rollout starts in early June 2025 and completes by late June 2025, with no admin action required. View more
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Microsoft Copilot Studio – See and use agent tools in the Tools page
MC1087614 | June 3 – We are announcing the ability to extend your agent by using the tools page to create, view, and add tools to existing agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio. This feature will reach general availability on July 3, 2025.How does this affect me?With this feature, the new Tools page streamlines how makers can see, create, and use tools. Tools listed on the page can be added directly to any agent within the environment where the tool was created, and makers can craft reusable and… View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android: Attach emails while composing an email
MC947045 | June 3 – Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android will soon allow users to attach emails directly in the compose window, starting late January 2025 and completing by mid-June 2025. This feature will be available by default and requires no admin action. Notify users and update documentation accordingly. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: New audio overviews for Word and PDF files in Microsoft OneDrive
MC1060872 | June 3 – Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon offer AI-generated audio overviews for Word documents, PDFs, and Teams meeting recordings stored in OneDrive. This feature, requiring a Copilot license, will be available from early May to mid-June 2025. Users can choose between summary and podcast styles for the audio overviews. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Data Security Posture Management for AI: Additional Copilot integrations
MC1043462 | June 3 – Microsoft Purview will integrate Microsoft Copilot in Fabric and Microsoft Security Copilot, starting public preview in late March 2025 and general availability in late June 2025. No Copilot license is required. Admins must create a new policy to monitor interactions. No admin action is required before the rollout. View more
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(Updated) Changes to how users install Microsoft 365 apps from the Microsoft 365 Copilot app
MC1062453 | June 3 – The My account portal will be replaced by a new modal dialog within the Microsoft 365 Copilot app for self-installing apps. The rollout begins mid-June 2025 for Targeted Release and late June 2025 for General Availability. Update self-install communications and use admin settings to manage app installations. View more
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(Updated) New Startup Boost task from Microsoft Office installer for Office applications
MC1041470 | June 3 – Microsoft is introducing a new Startup Boost task in Office applications to enhance performance and load times. The rollout starts in late June 2025 and completes by late July 2025. This feature is optional, can be disabled, and will initially be available for Microsoft Word. No admin action is required. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams for iOS/Android: New location sharing settings for emergency calls and more
MC1041451 | June 3 – Microsoft Teams for iOS/Android is updating location sharing settings to enhance privacy and security. Users will have new options to consent to location access for emergency calls and other features. Rollout starts in June 2025. Fully managed devices are exempt from new consent prompts. Admins should educate users on these changes. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook for iOS: Updated conversation actions
MC1072411 | June 3 – Microsoft Outlook for iOS will update conversation actions, moving them from the top right to the bottom of the screen, allowing users to customize their order and placement. This rollout starts in early June 2025 and completes by early January 2026. No admin action is required, but user notification is recommended. View more
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(Updated) New Microsoft Outlook and Outlook for the web: New setting to enable two-click view for encrypted emails
MC1041456 | June 3 – New Outlook for Windows desktop and Outlook for the web will support a two-click view for encrypted emails, requiring user confirmation before access. Admins can enable this feature, which is off by default, using Microsoft Azure or PowerShell. Rollout begins April 2025 and completes by June 2025. View more
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Microsoft Teams: Expanded and enhanced peripheral auto-association support for Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) spaces
MC1059673 | June 3 – Microsoft Teams will expand peripheral auto-association support for BYOD spaces, including docking stations and webcams, starting June 2025. This feature will enhance user experience and provide admins with detailed insights. Users will benefit from automatic activation of room and desk features when peripherals are connected. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Connections: New Engage card in Connections dashboard
MC1052164 | June 3 – Microsoft Viva Connections is introducing a new “Stay Engaged” card in the dashboard, allowing users to interact with their Viva Engage feed. The rollout begins late June 2025 for targeted release and early July 2025 for general availability. No admin action is required, but reviewing current configurations and notifying users is recommended. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Automatically set work location by connecting to a Wi-Fi network
MC1081568 | June 3 – Microsoft Teams will soon be able to automatically set users’ work locations when they connect to their organization’s Wi-Fi. This opt-in feature, available for Windows and Mac desktops, will roll out in early July 2025. It requires configuration and can map Wi-Fi networks and peripherals to buildings. View more
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Microsoft Teams: Remote log collection in Teams admin center
MC1087099 | June 2 – Microsoft Teams Admin Center will introduce a feature for remote log collection from users’ Teams clients on Windows and Mac devices, starting late June 2025. This tool allows certain admin roles to collect logs without user disruption. Organizations should update documentation and ensure authorized access. Compliance considerations apply. View more
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What’s new in the Microsoft Intune Service Update for May 2025
MC1087094 | June 2 – Your Microsoft Intune account has been updated to the latest service build. Check the Tenant Status blade in the Intune admin center for the new release number. For details on new features and updates, refer to the provided links for more information. View more
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Microsoft Intune In Development for June 2025 is now available
MC1087092 | June 2 – Microsoft Intune In Development for June 2025 is now available. The updated page lists upcoming features to assist with readiness and planning. Inform your IT staff and helpdesk, and update user guidance if necessary. View more
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Dynamics 365 Contact Center – Use Desktop companion application
MC1087031 | June 2 – We are announcing the ability to use the Desktop companion application in Dynamics 365 Contact Center. This feature will reach general availability on July 1, 2025. How does this affect me? The Desktop companion application for Dynamics 365 Contact Center delivers enhanced reliability for voice conversations by maintaining call connections even when the browser app refreshes or crashes. By ensuring uninterrupted communication between customers and service representatives… View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Edit your display name in meetings
MC974361 | June 2 – Participants in Microsoft Teams meetings will soon be able to edit their display names for the meeting duration. This feature, available on desktop and web apps, is off by default and can be enabled by admins and meeting organizers. Name changes will not affect original People card names or permanent meeting artifacts. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New Cross-location shifts in the Shifts app
MC800503 | June 2 – Microsoft Teams is introducing Cross-location Shifts in the Shifts app, allowing frontline managers to offer open shifts across multiple locations. The rollout begins late October 2024 and completes by mid-June 2025. This feature optimizes workforce management and requires an operational hierarchy and schedule group codes. No admin action is needed before rollout. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New microphone volume indicator for users
MC989974 | June 2 – Microsoft Teams will soon feature a new microphone volume indicator on the user bar in meetings, providing real-time audio level feedback. This update will roll out from April to June 2025, varying by user group. No admin action is required, but notifying users and updating documentation is recommended. View more
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(Updated) Teams: Latest meeting experiences with performance improvements on web for Safari and Firefox (for guests)
MC705760 | June 2 – The latest Teams meeting experiences, including performance improvements and updated UI, will be available on the web for Safari and Firefox browsers for anonymous users. Rollout begins in September 2024 and completes by October 2024 for worldwide users, and by June 2025 for GCC, GCC High, and DoD. Update internal documentation accordingly. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Usage reports will include all town hall usage data in your tenant
MC1053648 | June 2 – Microsoft Teams usage reports will now include all town hall usage data. The rollout begins late May 2025 and completes by late June 2025. No admin action is required. Admins will have access to more detailed usage data in the Teams admin center. This change is automatic and on by default. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: town hall organizers, co-organizers, presenters can join the event to preview as attendee
MC1056269 | June 2 – Organizers, co-organizers, and presenters in Microsoft Teams town halls will soon be able to preview events as attendees. This feature will be available across various platforms and will roll out from late May to late July 2025. No admin action is required, but user notification and documentation updates are recommended. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Preview changes before making them visible to attendees with “Manage what attendees see”
MC1058259 | June 2 – Microsoft Teams is introducing the “Manage what attendees see” feature, allowing organizers and presenters to preview changes before making them visible to attendees. This feature will be available for town halls starting in late May 2025 and will be completed by late July 2025. It includes three options: Off, On, and On with preview. The rollout requires no admin action but users should be notified and documentation updated. View more
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