Feature retirement: deploy Shifts to your frontline teams at scale in Teams Admin Center

MC1127233 | August 1 – The “Deploy Shifts to your frontline teams at scale” feature in Teams Admin Center will retire on September 5, 2025. After that, admins must manage Shifts via the Teams web or desktop app. No action is needed; the change happens automatically.
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Enhanced Personalization via Communication Memory in Copilot

MC1127234 | August 1 – Starting September 2025, Microsoft 365 Copilot will use AI-powered communication memory to enhance personalization by summarizing users’ accessible emails, chats, and meetings. This private feature improves context-aware responses across apps, is enabled by default, and can be managed by admins via Microsoft Graph and Entra ID.
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Viva Learning: data export reporting now available

MC1127223 | August 1 – Viva Learning now offers data export reporting with six CSV files for detailed activity insights. Rolling out from mid-July to late July 2025, a new Data export tab will appear in the admin center. Access is managed via Microsoft 365 groups with no compliance issues identified.
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Please update Microsoft 365 Office apps to a version higher than 16.0.18827.20202

MC1127222 | August 1 – Update Microsoft 365 Office apps to version higher than 16.0.18827.20202 by January 2026 (March 2026 for GCC/GCC High/DoD) to maintain Read Aloud, Transcription, and Dictation features, which will stop working on older versions after these dates.
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External workbook links to blocked file types will be disabled by default

MC1125497 | July 30 – Starting October 2025, external workbook links to blocked file types will be disabled by default, showing a #BLOCKED error for new links and preventing refresh of existing ones. Administrators can revert this via registry or group policy settings. A rollout and user warnings will occur from October 2025 to July 2026.
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(Updated) Intelligent Recap Access for Multi-tenant Organization

MC1084034 | July 30 – Copilot users in multi-tenant organizations can access intelligent meeting recaps from the resource tenant after meetings. Rollout starts early September 2025, completing by late September 2025. No action is needed from admins or users for this update.
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Microsoft Entra: Action Required – Update Conditional Access Policies for Azure DevOps Sign-ins

MC1123830 | July 28 – Microsoft Entra requires updating Conditional Access policies by September 4, 2025, to explicitly include Azure DevOps (App ID: 499b84ac-1321-427f-aa17-267ca6975798) for secure sign-ins. Policies targeting the Windows Azure Service Management API will no longer protect Azure DevOps access. Microsoft Entra ID P1 or higher license is needed.
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(Updated) Microsoft new Outlook for Windows and Outlook for the web: Changing how to disable/enable

MC922623 | July 28 – Microsoft updated guidance on disabling Outlook for the web without affecting Outlook for Windows. Admins can use Conditional Access policies to block Outlook for the web while keeping Outlook for Windows enabled. No policy changes or preparation are needed; updated support articles provide detailed instructions.
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(Updated) Whiteboard: existing Azure board migration to ODB storage

MC677236 | July 28 – The migration of existing Whiteboards from Azure to OneDrive storage began in December 2024 and will complete by August 2025. Users must launch Whiteboard clients to trigger migration, which improves features, performance, and security. Admins can monitor migration status via PowerShell. No delays are possible.
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Microsoft Copilot Studio – Analyze business impact of copilot studio agents in Viva Insights advanced insights

MC1127831 | August 2 – We are announcing the ability to Analyze business impact of copilot studio agents in Viva Insights advanced insights in Microsoft Copilot Studio. This feature provides an aggregated view for Insights Analysts to understand how their copilot studio agents perform and what business value they provide. This feature will reach general availability on September 1, 2025.How does this affect me?Insights Analysts will receive an aggregated business impact report for all their…
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Microsoft Copilot Studio – Analyze quality of responses that use generative AI

MC1127836 | August 2 – We are announcing the ability to analyze the quality of responses that use generative AI in Microsoft Copilot Studio. This feature will reach general availability on September 1, 2025.How does this affect me? This feature analyzes a sample set of successfully answered generative AI questions to provide insights about the overall quality of generative AI responses. The feature uses AI to check the relevance, completeness, and grounding of each response in the sample set. It…
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Power Automate – Configure and manage SLA with work queues

MC1127833 | August 2 – We are announcing the ability to configure and manage SLA with work queues in Power Automate. This feature will reach general availability on September 1, 2025.How does this affect me?With this feature, you can configure SLA at-risk and violation thresholds for work queues, enabling reporting of work queue items that are at-risk and in violation that you can action on to ensure SLA adherence.What action do I need to take?This message is for awareness and no…
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Dynamics 365 Contact Center – Use intent to consult with a user

MC1127830 | August 2 – We are announcing the ability for customer service representatives to use Copilot-powered intent suggestions to consult with another representative in Dynamics 365 Contact Center. This feature will reach general availability on September 1, 2025.How does this affect me?Users can select from both queues and user groups when they start the consultation process and with intent to consult with a user enabled, Copilot will effectively help the service representative choose the…
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Content Sources in Copilot Chat

MC1127230 | August 1 – Microsoft 365 Copilot will allow users with a license to select specific content sources for Copilot Chat responses, enhancing relevance and control. This feature rolls out worldwide from mid to late August 2025, is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and does not affect existing policies or compliance.
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Introducing Express setup for auto attendants and call queues in Teams admin center

MC1127228 | August 1 – Voice Apps Express Setup in Teams Admin Center is now generally available, offering a simplified, guided setup for Auto Attendants and Call Queues with minimal configuration, built-in testing, and easy transition to classic setup. Ideal for SMBs, quick deployments, and first-time admins, it requires no activation.
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SharePoint eSignature now globally available (excluding China, Indonesia, and Türkiye)

MC1127224 | August 1 – SharePoint eSignature, allowing electronic signatures on Word and PDF documents stored in SharePoint, will roll out globally (except China, Indonesia, Türkiye) from late August to September 2025. It is off by default, requires admin enablement, and enhances document security within Microsoft 365.
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Planned Maintenance for Rule priority in Data Loss Prevention

MC1127221 | August 1 – Planned maintenance for Data Loss Prevention (DLP) from September 1 to October 15, 2025, will adjust rule priority settings to align backend and UI configurations without changing rule contents. Updates may affect “Last modified” fields, with work scheduled outside standard business hours to minimize disruption.
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Plan for Change: Removal of Microsoft Graph Beta API sendDeviceOwnershipChangePushNotification property

MC1127211 | August 1 – The sendDeviceOwnershipChangePushNotification property will be removed from the Microsoft Graph Beta API in late October 2025. Update any custom scripts or tools referencing this property, as notifications for device ownership changes are now sent automatically. No other action is needed.
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Dataverse, Power Platform – Snowflake (Preview) connector is available

MC1127067 | August 1 – We are announcing the availability of the Snowflake (Preview) connector. This connector will reach general availability on August 31, 2025.How does this affect me?The Snowflake Connector allows you to build canvas apps and surface Snowflake data in Virtual Tables, while also enabling faster data processing and analytics compared to traditional solutions.What action do I need to take?This message is for awareness and no action is required.If you…
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(Updated) Microsoft Copilot in PowerPoint: Reference a Microsoft Teams meeting when creating a presentation with Copilot

MC1085672 | August 1 – Microsoft Copilot in PowerPoint will allow users to reference Microsoft Teams meetings when creating presentations, requiring a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. The feature will roll out worldwide from mid to late November 2025 for PowerPoint on Windows, Mac, and web, with no admin action needed.
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Dynamics 365 Customer Insights – Journeys – Create event portals with event registration details using Power Pages

MC1126999 | August 1 – We are announcing the ability to create event portals with event and registration details using Power Pages in Dynamics 365 Customer Insights – Journeys. This feature will reach general availability on September 30, 2025.How does this affect me?With this feature, you can create a comprehensive event portal where prospective attendees can access a list of events, an event details page, and a registration page using Customer Insights, using a Power Pages template to expedite…
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Microsoft Copilot Studio – Upgraded support for Adaptive Cards in Copilot Studio

MC1126842 | August 1 – We are announcing support for the newest version of Adaptive Cards in Copilot Studio. This functionality will reach general availability on August 31, 2025.How does this affect me?With support for the latest version of Adaptive Cards, makers in Copilot Studio will have access to new features such as carousels, charts, and advanced layouts. These enhancements enable the creation of rich, in-context experiences within agents. The new capabilities will be supported in both Teams…
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(Updated) New Microsoft Outlook for Windows: People Hub improvements

MC927963 | August 1 – The new Microsoft Outlook for Windows will update the People Hub by late 2025, providing a unified, enriched contact view with auto-hidden duplicates and a Manage sources feature. The rollout requires no admin action, and users should notify and prepare accordingly.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Outlook: Name pronunciation on the profile card

MC917748 | August 1 – Microsoft is rolling out a name pronunciation feature on profile cards in Teams and Outlook to promote inclusivity. Admins must enable it by toggling the feature ON; otherwise, existing recordings will be deleted. Rollout began November 2024, with full availability expected by August 2025. Users can record and listen to name pronunciations.
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Microsoft Dataverse – Enable auto-cleanup for jobs and logs to manage storage

MC1126840 | August 1 – We are announcing the ability to enable auto-cleanup for jobs and logs to manage storage in Microsoft Dataverse. This feature will reach general availability on August 31, 2025.How does this affect me?This feature enhances management of async operations system jobs and plug-in trace logs by allowing admins to set a retention period. This will improve system performance and saves on storage by cleaning up system jobs and plug-in trace logs to comply with your company’s…
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Power Platform admin center – Manage agent security with enhanced admin controls

MC1126232 | August 1 – 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. This feature will reach general availability on July 31, 2025. How does this affect me? This feature allows administrators to configure authentication for all agent interactions in the environment. Admins can select one of the…
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Retirement of Search-MailboxAuditLog and New-MailboxAuditLogSearch Cmdlets by End of 2025

MC1126353 | July 31 – The Search-MailboxAuditLog and New-MailboxAuditLogSearch cmdlets will retire by December 2025. After March 1, 2025, mailbox audit logs become read-only. Organizations must transition to the Search-UnifiedAuditLog cmdlet for audit access, with migration support available from June 2025.
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Power Platform – Manage system views with security role service update

MC1126345 | July 31 – We are announcing an update to the prerequisites for managing access to public system views with security roles for Power Platform. This update streamlines admin management when enabling system views for users. This update will be available for public preview on August 4, 2025. How does this affect me? After this update, admins will no longer need to enable the EnableRoleBasedSystemViews setting within your environment. Any system views that you previously set to this…
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Dynamics 365 Contact Center – Set timer to wrap-up conversations in seconds

MC1126343 | July 31 – We are announcing the ability to set a timer to wrap up conversations in seconds within Dynamics 365 Contact Center. This feature will reach general availability on August 30, 2025. How does this affect me? The wrap-up timer can now be configured in seconds—giving contact centers precise control over post-conversation workflows. The key benefits of this feature include: Tailoring wrap-up durations to business needs Improving agent efficiency and reducing…
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Power Platform – Monitor the health of your resources

MC1126234 | July 31 – We are announcing the ability to monitor the health of your resources in Power Platform admin center and in Power Apps. This feature will reach general availability on August 4, 2025. How does this affect me? With this feature, admins can use the Monitor area of the Power Platform admin center to bring attention to resources that have degraded operational health and highlight resources that have opportunities for improvement. Those resources include canvas apps, model-driven…
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Power Apps – Temporary reversion to the classic app sharing experience

MC1126222 | July 31 – Our monitoring has identified an issue with the Share dialog box in Power Apps and have temporarily disabled it to prevent impact to your environment. The classic app sharing experience has been re-enabled while we address this issue.How does this affect me?When sharing a canvas app in your environment, the Power Apps UI displays the share panel from the classic app sharing experience instead of the simplified Share dialog box.What action do I need to…
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Get started with July 2025 improvements in Windows 11

MC1126220 | July 31 – Start using the newest Windows 11 capabilities with helpful tips and actionable steps summarized in one place. Discover enhancements to Microsoft Store apps, hotpatching, Windows Autopilot, update and driver management, AI, resiliency, and more. Learn how to get started with these and other improvements across Microsoft Intune, Windows Server, and Windows security.When will this happen:Improvements summarized in…
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Windows 11 cloud-native migration with Microsoft Intune

MC1126219 | July 31 – Follow 5 steps to turn your Windows 10 domain-joined and co-managed devices to Microsoft Entra joined with Microsoft Intune. The same steps apply if you’re transitioning away from hybrid joined Windows 11 devices.When will this happen:All methods and tools outlined in this blog post have been available for a while. If you haven’t yet transitioned to Windows 11, we encourage you to do this before Windows 10 reaches end of…
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Extending Copilot Chat to Microsoft 365 apps

MC1096218 | July 31 – Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is being extended to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote with a delayed rollout to mid-August for some apps. It respects the user’s last state and is available for licensed users and those with pinning enabled. No admin action is needed unless adjusting pin settings.
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(Updated) Teams Meeting Audio Overview

MC1073070 | July 31 – The updated Teams Meeting Audio Overview, launching September 2025, uses AI to create audio summaries of meeting transcriptions, helping users quickly review key topics. Available on multiple platforms, it requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and no admin setup. Users enable it via the Meet app on desktop or mobile.
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(Updated) Microsoft Exchange Online | Releasing Multi-Geo In-Region Routing

MC1113112 | July 31 – Microsoft is releasing Multi-Geo In-Region Routing for Exchange Online to route inbound emails based on user location, ensuring data residency compliance. Rolling out from August to October 2025, it requires Multi-Geo licenses and may impact Purview policies. Admins must prepare domain configurations and permissions accordingly.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 admin center: Email notifications for service health issues available in multiple languages

MC1091448 | July 31 – Starting mid-July to late August 2025, Microsoft 365 service health email notifications for issues requiring action will be sent in admins’ preferred languages by default, supporting 72 languages. Admins can manage preferences in the admin center; translation for Microsoft-side incidents is planned for later.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Insights: New prompt categories in the Microsoft Copilot Dashboard

MC1092459 | July 31 – Microsoft Viva Insights will add new prompt categories—Ask and find, Catch up, Draft and brainstorm, and Other—to the Microsoft Copilot Dashboard starting mid-August 2025. These categories will appear in Adoption and Impact tabs with no admin action needed. Organizations should prepare by notifying users and updating documentation.
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Upgrade to Windows 11 with Windows Autopatch groups

MC1126054 | July 31 – Use Windows Autopatch groups to gradually roll out Windows 11 before Windows 10 reaches end of servicing on October 14, 2025. A newly published upgrade playbook guides you to: assess Windows 11 readiness, segment devices into Windows Autopatch groups, configure how fast the feature update rolls out, and monitor your rollout.When will this happen:The capabilities and tools mentioned in this article are widely available and can be…
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(Updated) Contact Unification across Outlook and Teams

MC695487 | July 31 – Teams and Outlook contacts will be unified by August 2025, allowing changes in one to reflect in the other. Migration began in January 2024, with a full unified experience rolling out from December 2024. Users may see duplicate contacts labeled ‘Teams Conflict’ during transition. Update training and documentation accordingly.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Support for making a silent test call

MC1089323 | July 31 – Starting September 2025, IT admins can run silent, 60-second Teams call tests on specific subnets for proactive network monitoring on Windows and Mac desktops. This requires Teams Premium licenses, runs only on idle devices, causes no user disruption, and will roll out automatically with no admin action needed.
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(Updated) Copilot Chat now offers better Search Refinement on CIQ Menu File Tab

MC1108139 | July 31 – Copilot Chat’s CIQ Menu File Tab now includes File Type and People filters for faster, more precise file searches. The feature rollout begins late August 2025, requires no admin action, and aims to improve user productivity by simplifying file location.
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Microsoft Outlook for Windows: Add attachments while offline

MC1125491 | July 30 – Microsoft Outlook for Windows will allow users to add file attachments to emails while offline, sending them automatically when reconnected. Rollout starts mid-August 2025 for Targeted Release and mid-October 2025 for General Availability. Admins can manage this via the OWAMailboxPolicy-OfflineEnabledWin policy.
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Outlook | Save an Event as a Draft

MC1125489 | July 30 – Outlook will allow saving meetings as drafts starting July 2025, showing “[Draft]” in titles. Users can discard and save events as drafts with attendees, available by default on mobile. No admin action is needed; inform users and update training as needed. No compliance issues identified.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Enhanced presentation creation quality

MC1125486 | July 30 – Microsoft 365 Copilot will enhance presentation creation with improved content depth, narrative flow, structure, and design, saving presentations to OneDrive. The update rolls out worldwide from mid to late August 2025, requires no admin action, and has some limitations like no template selection at launch.
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Updates available for Microsoft 365 Apps for Current Channel

MC1125449 | July 30 – We’ve released updates to the following update channel for Microsoft 365 Apps: Current Channel
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New Tools feature coming to the Microsoft Copilot Chat prompt box

MC1122153 | July 30 – Starting mid-August 2025, Microsoft Copilot Chat will feature a new Tools button offering easy access to task-specific AI capabilities based on user licenses. This default-enabled update enhances feature discoverability without requiring admin action; organizations should inform users and update training as needed.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat: Set budget limits for “Pay-as-you-go billing” in Microsoft 365 admin center

MC1122160 | July 30 – Microsoft 365 Admin Center will add budget controls for Copilot Chat pay-as-you-go billing, allowing global and billing admins to set budget limits, receive customizable alerts, and view six months of spending data. Rollout starts mid-July 2025, with no automatic service shutdown at budget limits.
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(Updated) New Feature: Role-based access controls for Windows Autopatch

MC1061099 | July 30 – Windows Autopatch introduces role-based access controls starting May 27, 2025, allowing assignment of specific update management roles—Administrator and Reader—reducing reliance on Intune Service administrator privileges. Custom roles and Intune scope tags are supported. Some legacy Entra groups will be removed; review user permissions accordingly.
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Power Platform admin center – Information regarding the end of support for classic PPAC

MC1125273 | July 30 – Starting on September 3, 2025, the classic Power Platform admin center (PPAC) experience will have reached an end of support. The new PPAC offers improved features and enhanced management experience.How does this affect me?As access to the classic admin center will end on September 3, 2025, users need to begin the transition to the new PPAC as soon as possible for task management to avoid interrupted…
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Microsoft Purview | ​Information Protection: On-demand classification of files on Windows devices for sensitive data

MC1106875 | July 30 – Microsoft Purview Information Protection will introduce on-demand classification of files on Windows devices starting mid-August 2025 (public preview) and mid-November 2025 (general availability). This helps discover and classify sensitive data for security and compliance without impacting existing configurations. New audit events will be introduced.
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(Updated) Microsoft Word: Fix spelling and grammar all at once with Copilot

MC1060868 | July 30 – Microsoft Word’s Copilot now offers a one-click “Fix grammar and spellings” feature to correct all errors simultaneously, with review and undo options. Rolling out worldwide from mid-May to mid-August 2025, it requires a Copilot license. Organizations should update training and manage access accordingly.
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(Updated) 3rd party citation add-in in Word reference tab

MC1108849 | July 30 – A new entry under Word’s References tab will show third-party citation tools alongside the default tool, aiding users with formatting styles like APA and MLA. Rollout starts early July 2025 and completes by late August. The feature is on by default and needs no admin setup.
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Microsoft Teams: Edit and manage Teams Town Hall instances in Microsoft Outlook

MC1124568 | July 30 – Organizers and co-organizers can now edit Teams Town Hall event details directly from Outlook via a link to the edit page. This feature, rolling out worldwide in August 2025, improves event management without changing settings or permissions. No action is required, but informing organizers is recommended.
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Power BI Cognitive Services and Azure Machine Learning features retiring; transition to Fabric AI services

MC1124567 | July 30 – Power BI is retiring Cognitive Services and Azure Machine Learning features by September 15, 2025, transitioning AI capabilities to Microsoft Fabric. New model creation stops August 11, 2025; existing models refresh until September 15. No admin action needed; users should prepare by migrating to Fabric AI services.
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Microsoft Outlook: Copilot chat now available to summarize emails for more users

MC1124564 | July 30 – Outlook’s Copilot chat now lets users summarize email threads with one click, available to those with Copilot chat pinned, even without a Copilot license. Rolling out worldwide from August to October 2025, it’s enabled by default, manageable via policies, and integrates with compliance and audit features.
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Microsoft 365: New map-based desk booking experience in Microsoft Places

MC1124563 | July 30 – Microsoft Places introduces a new map-based desk booking experience for Teams Premium users, unifying desk reservations across apps with interactive floor maps, colleague seating visibility, partial/multi-day bookings, delegation, and admin check-in controls. Rollout begins mid-August 2025, enhancing hybrid work flexibility without requiring admin action.
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Microsoft Purview | Experience enhancements to IRM alert workflow

MC1124562 | July 30 – Microsoft Purview is enhancing the Insider Risk Management alert workflow to improve usability by reducing clutter and maximizing visual space. Key updates include default opening of the Activity Explorer tab, relocated features under the Manage button, and adjustable panels. Rollout begins August 2025, with no admin action needed.
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Microsoft Defender for Identity: Expiration required for Recommended test mode

MC1124559 | July 29 – Microsoft Defender for Identity will require a 60-day expiration period when enabling Recommended test mode starting late July 2025. Admins must manually set this expiration, which limits test duration and restores original alert thresholds after expiry, affecting alerting and integrations but not users directly.
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Microsoft Entra: Cross-cloud synchronization now available

MC1124558 | July 29 – Microsoft Entra introduces cross-cloud synchronization in public preview, enabling automated user lifecycle management across Microsoft commercial, US Government, and China clouds. It is off by default, requires explicit admin enablement, a Microsoft Entra ID Governance license, and supports configuration via portal, PowerShell, and Graph API.
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Dynamics 365 Contact Center – Use Azure Communication Service-based SMS Mobile Numbers

MC1124464 | July 29 – We are announcing the ability to use Azure Communication Service-based SMS mobile numbers in Dynamics 365 Contact Center. This feature will reach general availability on August 1, 2025. How does this affect me? With this feature, Dynamics 365 Contact Center admins can now engage with customers in Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Latvia, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. This feature enables admins to configure the following settings:…
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Dynamics 365 Customer Service – Set Timer to Wrap Up Cases in Seconds

MC1124433 | July 29 – We are announcing the ability to set the timer to wrap up cases in seconds in Dynamics 365 Customer Services. This feature will reach general availability on August 30, 2025.How does this affect me?With this feature, you can now set the wrap-up timer in seconds. This feature boosts agent efficiency and cuts down on idle time by giving contact centers precise control over post-conversation workflows.What action do I need to take?This message is for awareness…
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New threaded conversation layout option for channels

MC1088172 | July 29 – Microsoft Teams will introduce a new threaded conversation layout for channels, enabling side conversations without cluttering the main chat. Rolling out from June to August 2025 across all platforms, users can switch layouts or create new threaded channels, enhancing collaboration and topic-specific discussions.
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(Updated) Introducing the New Workflows Experience in Microsoft Teams

MC1121517 | July 29 – Microsoft Teams is introducing a redesigned Workflows experience powered by Power Automate, launching in public preview in September 2025 and worldwide in October 2025. It features a streamlined interface, natural language automation, and a new template library, improving usability without impacting existing workflows or compliance.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 admin center: New admins controls for Copilot Search management

MC1094049 | July 29 – Microsoft 365 will roll out new admin controls for Copilot Search in July 2025, enabling IT admins to customize search experiences organization-wide. Requires a Copilot license and specific admin roles. The feature improves search governance, productivity, and decision-making, with settings enabled by default and no pre-rollout action needed.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams | Enhance your Teams experience with new accent colors

MC1115312 | July 29 – Microsoft Teams will roll out a new feature in September 2025 allowing users to personalize the interface by selecting accent colors on Desktop, Mac, and Web. This cosmetic update is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and enhances user experience without affecting functionality.
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(Updated) Microsoft Defender for Office 365: Two new data tables in Advanced hunting (preview)

MC1088729 | July 29 – Microsoft Defender for Office 365 will add two new Advanced hunting data tables—CampaignInfo and FileMaliciousContentInfo—rolling out from June to August 2025. These tables help security teams investigate email campaigns and malicious files across email, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams, with no admin action needed.
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(Updated) Meeting Search in MS Teams Desktop

MC1104317 | July 29 – Microsoft Teams Desktop will not proceed with the planned meeting search update at this time. The update aimed to enhance meeting search and actions via the search bar, but no changes will be made now, and users need not take any action.
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(Updated) Copilot Notebooks coming soon in Microsoft 365 mobile apps (iOS and Android)

MC1099689 | July 29 – Copilot Notebooks will soon be available on Microsoft 365 mobile apps for iOS and Android, allowing users to access and interact with existing notebooks, create new Copilot chats, and open pages. Rollout starts mid-June 2025, enhancing mobile productivity for Copilot license holders.
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(Updated) Graph connectors are now available in Copilot tab with new connector gallery look

MC1060840 | July 29 – Microsoft Graph connectors are now accessible in the Copilot tab via a new connector gallery with improved discoverability, search, and descriptions. The rollout begins late June 2025, unifying connector management with Copilot for easier indexing and querying of third-party enterprise content. Update documentation accordingly.
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Microsoft Dataverse – Tenant-to-tenant environment move

MC1123611 | July 28 – We are announcing the ability to migrate an environment from one tenant to another in Microsoft Dataverse. This feature will reach general availability on July 31, 2025.How does this affect me?With this feature, tenant admins can migrate their environments from a source tenant to a target tenant using PowerShell, streamlining the migration process and giving admins more control and flexibility. Using this feature allows admins to meet compliance requirements.What…
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(Updated) Status Report with Project Manager Agent in Planner

MC1060865 | July 28 – The planned Status Report feature in Project Manager for Planner, which automates report creation and sharing, will not proceed at this time. Users with appropriate licenses would have accessed it in shared premium plans. Admins need no action, and temporary disablement can be requested via support.
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(Updated) New Microsoft Outlook for Windows: Sharing Word, Excel, and PowerPoint local files through email

MC882252 | July 28 – Starting mid-September to late October 2025, new Outlook for Windows will allow sharing local Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files via right-click Share in File Explorer. This replaces the old Outlook sharing method and requires no admin action, though user notification is recommended.
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Power Platform – Assisted mapping for standard dataflows

MC1123586 | July 28 – We are announcing assisted mapping for standard dataflows in Power Platform. This feature will reach general availability on July 31, 2025.How does this affect me?This feature updates the Load to existing table option within standard dataflows in Power Platform. It updates the user interface and adds functionality that recommends existing Dataverse tables for new data. When you select a target Dataverse table, the feature recommends how to map the columns and alerts…
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Dynamics 365 Marketing – The public IP addresses of Dynamics 365 Marketing service are updating

MC1123571 | July 28 – The public IP addresses of Dynamics 365 Marketing services in all regions are being updated. These new IPs are already available for allowlisting, and Dynamics 365 Marketing services will begin using them beginning August 4, 2025. How does this affect me?If you use custom analytics, as detailed in Prepare for analytic reporting with Power BI, and restrict access to your storage accounts by firewall rules using IP…
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Engage | Email sender domain migration from @yammer.com to @engage.mail.microsoft

MC1117814 | July 28 – Microsoft Viva Engage is updating its email sender domains from @yammer.com to @engage.mail.microsoft, starting late August 2025 with completion by October 2025. This includes tenant-specific prefixes for security. Admins should update any custom rules referencing the old domains; no compliance issues identified.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams | New in Admin Center: Self-Serve Fixes for Porting Rejections

MC1119404 | July 28 – Starting early August 2025, Teams Admin Center will let administrators self-serve fixes for certain porting order rejections, improving efficiency by allowing corrections and resubmissions without Microsoft support. Notifications and prompts guide admins through the process, while complex cases still involve support. No extra setup needed.
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(Updated) Microsoft SharePoint: Updated Page Analytics

MC1069561 | July 28 – Microsoft SharePoint Page Analytics will upgrade starting mid-August 2025, initially for News posts, adding long-term data (365 days), channel breakdowns, new metrics (Reactions, Promotions), export options, audience calculation, chart copying, and a modern design. Available fully with Microsoft Viva licenses; no admin action needed.
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Immersive events in Microsoft Teams is available in public preview

MC1123552 | July 28 – Immersive events in Microsoft Teams are now in public preview, allowing organizers with Teams Premium to host interactive 3D virtual experiences for up to 300 attendees using avatars, spatial audio, and customizable environments. Organizers schedule events via Teams calendar; attendees need Public Preview access. No compliance issues noted.
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