Take Action: Out-of-band update to address issues observed with the January 2026 Windows security update

MC1218934 | January 17 – Microsoft has identified issues upon installing the January 2026 Windows security update. To address these issues, anout-of-band (OOB) updatewas released today, January 17, 2026.Connection and authentication failures in remote connection applications: This issue affects multiple platforms including Windows…
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Retirement of Power BI Q&A

MC1218421 | January 16 – Power BI Q&A, the legacy natural language tool, will retire by December 2026. New Q&A visuals cannot be created, and existing ones will stop working. Users should transition to Power BI Copilot for querying data. Organizations should review and update reports, documentation, and support accordingly.
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Create custom templates for immersive events in Microsoft Teams

MC1218415 | January 16 – Microsoft Teams will enable users to create, save, and share custom immersive event templates within the Teams Meet app starting mid-February 2026. This feature requires no admin setup, supports collaboration, and applies to Teams desktop and web versions, enhancing event preparation and management.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Copilot Analytics launches new agent dashboard

MC1166852 | January 15 – Microsoft Viva Copilot Analytics introduces a new Agent Dashboard for tracking agent adoption and Copilot credit usage, rolling out from February to March 2026. It offers detailed metrics, retention trends, and top agent insights, accessible via Viva Insights for organizations with 50+ Copilot licenses.
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(Updated) Viva Glint: Focus area enhancements and retirement of goal periods

MC1138786 | January 14 – Viva Glint will enhance focus areas by linking them to survey cycles and retiring goal periods, simplifying reporting. The update rolls out mid-February 2026, with no data deletion. No admin action is needed, but communication and documentation updates are recommended. No compliance issues identified.
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More users will be able to create Loop workspaces

MC1217996 | January 14 – Starting mid-February 2026, all Entra ID users with OneDrive or SharePoint storage can create Microsoft Loop workspaces unless blocked by Cloud Policy. This change affects all Microsoft 365 tenants, simplifying permissions. No action is required, but reviewing Cloud Policy settings and updating documentation is recommended.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Rule-based enablement of Microsoft 365 third-party apps in the Teams admin center

MC1085133 | January 14 – Starting mid-March 2026, admins can manage Microsoft 365 certified third-party apps in Teams via org-wide settings with rule-based controls for app availability. This feature enhances security by allowing customization based on permissions and publishers. The rollout is automatic, with the new control disabled by default.
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Power BI: End of support for on-prem SharePoint web part

MC1217651 | January 14 – Support for the SSRS Report Viewer SharePoint Webpart ends April 13, 2026. It will remain functional but unsupported. Organizations should transition to embedding SSRS reports in SharePoint using URL parameters. No admin action is required, and no compliance issues are identified.
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Endpoint DLP-sensitive data alerting retiring in Defender; use Purview DLP

MC1217649 | January 14 – Microsoft is retiring endpoint-sensitive data alerting in the Microsoft Defender portal by March 23, 2026. Organizations must switch to Microsoft Purview DLP for alerting, enforcement, and investigation of sensitive data activities on endpoints. Existing Defender alert policies will stop generating alerts after this date.
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Microsoft Viva: Viva Glint – New permissions

MC1217642 | January 14 – Microsoft Viva Glint introduces granular permissions for Advanced Configuration, Nudges, General Settings, and Integrations. The top role is renamed “Viva Glint Service Admin,” assignable only via Microsoft Admin Center by M365 Global or Viva Glint Tenant Admins. Rollout starts and completes in February 2026.
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Windows Deployment Services (WDS): Hands-free deployment hardening (Phase 1)

MC1217584 | January 13 – Prepare for a two-phase hardening change related to CVE-2026-0386. The Unattend.xml file that underlies the hands-free deployment feature of Windows Deployment Services (WDS) poses a vulnerability when it’s transmitted over an unauthenticated RPC channel. Starting with the January 2026 security update, you can explicitly disable it with the help of new Event Log…
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(Updated) Coming Soon: Anthropic models will be available by default in Copilot experiences

MC1193290 | January 13 – Anthropic models will be enabled by default in many Microsoft 365 Copilot experiences starting January 7, 2026, with Anthropic onboarded as a Microsoft subprocessor under Microsoft’s data protection terms. Admins can opt out, and the default setting varies by region and cloud type.
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The January 2026 Windows security update is now available

MC1217507 | January 13 – The January 2026 security update is now available for all supported versions of Windows. We recommend that you install these updates promptly. For more information about the contents of this update, see the release notes, which are easily accessible from theWindows 11 update history page. To learn more about the different types of monthly quality updates, see…
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Prepare for your meeting with Copilot chat in Outlook mobile

MC1182702 | January 13 – Outlook mobile users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license on Android and iOS can now prepare for meetings using Copilot chat, available by early February 2026. The feature is on by default, requires no admin setup, and helps access personalized meeting information efficiently.
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(Updated) New enrollment dashboard and data deletion controls in Teams Admin Center

MC1191921 | January 13 – A new voice and face enrollment dashboard with data deletion controls will roll out in Teams Admin Center from mid-March to late March 2026. Admins can view and permanently delete enrollment data, requiring users to re-enroll for AI features. No changes to default enrollment or policies.
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Tenant setting update: Copilot capacity designation enabled by default

MC1217152 | January 13 – Starting February 12, 2026, the tenant setting “Capacities can be designated as Fabric Copilot capacities” will be enabled by default for all tenants. Existing capacity configurations remain unchanged. Tenants can opt out before rollout by toggling the setting on then off in the Fabric admin portal.
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Microsoft Purview eDiscovery | Direct export expiration change

MC1217141 | January 13 – Starting February 16, 2026, Microsoft Purview eDiscovery direct export packages will expire 14 days after creation, improving storage efficiency and security. This affects exports created after that date, not review set exports. Users should download exports within 14 days or regenerate them if expired.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Private channels increased limits and transition to group compliance

MC1134737 | January 12 – Microsoft Teams is updating private channels by increasing limits to 1000 channels per team and 5000 members per channel, enabling meeting scheduling, and shifting compliance policies from user mailboxes to team group mailboxes. Migration runs from October 2025 to January 2026; admins must update compliance policies before then.
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Dynamics 365 Contact Center – Enhanced Dialpad for DTMF Tones

MC1218893 | January 17 – We are announcing an improved dialpad experience in Dynamics 365 Contact Center. This feature reached general availability on February 16, 2026.How does this affect me?This feature improves the dialer experience by removing extra dialers and reducing complexity. Keypad inputs will have lower latency and improved reliability when sent from customer service representatives to all participants in the call, and additional keypad inputs from customers will be sent to external…
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Power Automate – View property value expanded inline in the new cloud flow designer

MC1218891 | January 17 – We are announcing the ability to view property value expanded inline in the new cloud flow designer in Power Automate. This feature will reach general availability on February 10, 2026. How does this affect me? This feature enables you to use the inline view to examine property values from multiple steps at once when authoring or debugging flows. What action do I need to take? This message is for awareness, and no action is required. If you would…
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Power Apps – Content Security Policy enforcement for Power Apps code apps

MC1218747 | January 17 – Starting on January 26, 2026, we will introduce strict Content Security Policy (CSP) enforcement for Power Apps code apps (preview). CSP is a security feature that protects apps from malicious content by restricting which external sources an app can access.How does this affect me?After January 30, 2026, Power Apps code apps that call assets outside of Power Apps domains will have those requests blocked by…
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Add web links as references in Copilot Notebooks

MC1193414 | January 16 – Microsoft 365 Copilot Notebooks will allow users with a Copilot license to add public web links as references, expanding beyond file types like Word and Excel. This feature, enabled by default, began rolling out worldwide in mid-February 2026 and requires no special preparation.
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Microsoft Teams: Organization evaluation score for apps and agents

MC1218713 | January 16 – Microsoft Teams will introduce a centralized evaluation experience by February 2026, allowing admins to set trust requirements once. The system will score and report on apps and agents based on these criteria, aiding faster, consistent approval decisions without changing app enablement or metadata.
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Microsoft Teams: Meeting notes now available for instant meetings

MC1218712 | January 16 – Microsoft Teams now supports Loop-powered meeting notes for instant meetings, enabling collaborative agendas, notes, and task creation synced across Teams and Loop app. Rollout begins February 2026, with notes accessible during and after meetings, integrated with Planner and To Do. Feature enabled by default; no admin action required.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Interpreter agent support in Teams rooms on Windows

MC1188221 | January 16 – Interpreter agent support is now available in Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows with a Teams Rooms Pro license, enabling real-time interpretation in nine languages and voice simulation. Rolling out globally from late January to late February 2026, it includes 20 hours of interpretation monthly per room account, with admin controls for tenant settings.
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People Skills: AI skill inferencing expanded to E3/E5 licenses

MC1218711 | January 16 – AI-powered People Skills skill inferencing will expand to Microsoft 365 Enterprise E3 and E5 users, enabling admins to activate this feature in the admin center. Rollout begins late January 2026, enhancing workforce analytics and people-based queries for organizations with Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses.
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Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Enforcement plane rename from Entra to Application

MC1218710 | January 16 – Microsoft Purview DLP is renaming the Enforcement plane from “Entra” to “Application” starting mid-January 2026, with no functional or user impact. Admins should update scripts and documentation accordingly. New audit logs will reflect “Application,” while existing logs keep “Entra.” No compliance issues identified.
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Initial deployment phase for Kerberos RC4 hardening begins with the January 2026 Windows security update

MC1218691 | January 16 – Windows updates released on and after January 13, 2026, introduce the first phase of protections addressing a Kerberos information disclosure vulnerability (CVE‑2026‑20833). These updates introduce new auditing and optional registry controls that devices can use to begin reducing reliance on RC4 encryption. They also help prepare domain controllers for a future shift…
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Enhanced peripheral data in Pro Management portal reports for BYOD spaces

MC1090689 | January 16 – Microsoft Teams is adding peripheral health reporting in the Pro Management portal for BYOD rooms and desks, enabling admins to detect device issues proactively. Room reports need a Teams Shared Devices license; desk reports are in public preview. Rollout starts April 2026, improving support and meeting reliability.
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Dynamics 365 Customer Insights- Data – Select appropriate field values from a list when working with segments conditions

MC1218646 | January 16 – We are announcing the ability to easily select appropriate field values from a list when working with segments conditions in Dynamics 365 Customer Insights – Data. This feature will reach general availability on February 13, 2026. How does this affect me? This feature allows you to select from a list of valid display names for field values, eliminating the need to enter obscure codes, or keep track of what data values are expected for each field. Choice fields are presented…
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Export Viva Engage admin settings from Engage Admin Center

MC1218450 | January 16 – Starting late January 2026, Viva Engage admins can export a CSV snapshot of admin settings from the Engage Admin Center, including tenant- and network-level configurations. The export excludes community-level and Teams/Microsoft 365 Admin Center settings. Accessible by Global, Engage, and Verified Admins.
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Microsoft Teams: Viva Engage communities in Teams

MC1218423 | January 16 – Viva Engage communities will be integrated into Microsoft Teams by March-April 2026, enabling asynchronous conversations and leadership engagement within Teams. Features include synced memberships, notifications, rich interactions, and admin controls. The feature is ON by default for all tenants and requires no extra license.
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Microsoft Viva: Viva Glint – Survey Designer Role

MC1218413 | January 16 – Microsoft Viva Glint will introduce a Survey designer role by mid-February 2026, allowing selected users to create and manage surveys without access to sensitive settings. Admins must assign this role, enabling secure, flexible survey creation for employee listening programs. No compliance issues identified.
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Feature Update: Gradual Rollouts restoration in Windows Autopatch

MC1218409 | January 16 – Starting February 2, 2026, Gradual Rollouts for Windows Feature Updates will be reinstated in Windows Autopatch, allowing admins to manage deployments via Intune or Microsoft Graph API. Existing policies remain active, and Autopatch Groups continue supporting phased deployments. Review policies and communicate changes accordingly.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Content Sources in Copilot Chat

MC1127230 | January 16 – Microsoft 365 Copilot will let licensed users select specific content sources to scope Copilot Chat responses, improving relevance and control. This feature, enabled by default with no admin impact, will roll out worldwide starting end of February 2026. No admin action is required.
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(Updated) Rewrite with Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat coming soon to Edge for Business users

MC1146821 | January 16 – Microsoft Edge for Business will launch the Rewrite feature powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat in mid-March 2026. Enabled by default, it allows users to draft and rephrase text via right-click. Functionality depends on DLP policies, and admins can control it with the InlineComposeEnabled policy.
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(Updated) Microsoft Edge: Microsoft 365 Copilot will support summarization and contextual grounding

MC1187682 | January 15 – Microsoft Edge for Business will support Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat’s summarization and contextual grounding for browser tabs, Microsoft 365 documents, and YouTube videos starting mid-March 2026. The feature is off by default, respects DLP and policy settings, and requires Entra ID sign-in and Copilot access.
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Power Platform – Track, manage and scale Copilot adoption in PPAC new functionality

MC1218332 | January 15 – We are announcing an update for the Copilot Studio page in the Copilot Hub within the Power Platform admin center (PPAC). When you select an agent from the agent table, a new panel will open and display expanded insights, including usage, activity trends, and environment information. You can also select the environment name in the panel to go directly to the Manage hub for configuration. This feature update will reach general availability on January 16, 2026.How does this affect…
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(Updated) Improvements to meeting threads in Microsoft Teams channels

MC1217638 | January 15 – Microsoft Teams will reduce automatic meeting updates in channel conversations starting January 2026, making threads cleaner with reply counts showing real user responses. Meeting details remain accessible in threads. The update requires no admin action and will roll out automatically worldwide by March 2026.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Declarative agents model upgrade to GPT-5.1

MC1194070 | January 15 – Microsoft 365 Copilot declarative agents will upgrade to the GPT-5.1 model with an auto architecture, rolling out worldwide from mid- to end-January 2026. The upgrade requires no admin changes, is enabled by default, and offers advanced reasoning for complex queries. No compliance issues identified.
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Power Automate – Debug easily into condition actions at runtime

MC1218294 | January 15 – We are announcing the ability to debug condition actions by displaying values passed into the dynamic content and expressions at runtime in Power Automate. This feature reached general availability on December 31, 2025.How does this affect me?This feature simplifies the debugging experience for the ‘Condition’ action after your flow runs. You can view detailed results for each row in a condition action, including the values in dynamic content and expressions, helping to…
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(Updated) Upcoming Change to Teams Desktop Client on Windows

MC1189656 | January 15 – The planned renaming of the Teams Calling and Meetings executable was canceled due to a Windows fix in versions 24H2 and 25H2. No admin action is needed. A new process, ms-teams_modulehost.exe, will be introduced for calling features to improve performance, requiring endpoint allowlisting and QoS updates.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Insights: New prompt categories in the Microsoft Copilot Dashboard

MC1092459 | January 15 – Microsoft Viva Insights will add new prompt categories—Ask and find, Catch up, Draft and brainstorm, and Other—to the Microsoft Copilot Dashboard by late January 2026. These will appear in Adoption and Impact tabs with no admin action needed. Users should prepare by updating documentation and notifying stakeholders.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: New scheduled prompt features in Frontier tenants

MC1189911 | January 15 – Microsoft 365 Copilot is adding scheduled prompt features for Frontier tenants, enabling recurring task automation with natural language support. Public preview runs mid-November to mid-December 2025; general availability is mid-January to mid-February 2026. Users need a Copilot license; the feature is on by default.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams Copilot without transcription becomes default for meetings – conversation history now persists

MC1139493 | January 14 – Microsoft Teams Copilot will default to a mode without transcription for new meetings starting late March 2026, with conversation history persisting during meetings. Transcription must be manually enabled for post-meeting queries. Tenants with policies updated after June 2024 are unaffected; admins can adjust policies to retain current behavior.
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Save a meeting event as a draft in Outlook on iOS

MC1218001 | January 14 – Outlook on iOS will allow users to save meeting events as drafts starting late January 2026. Drafts appear with a “[Draft]” label and require no admin setup. This feature helps users pause and resume meeting invitations and applies to all Exchange Online-connected users.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Structured document generation with Forms

MC1218000 | January 14 – Microsoft 365 Copilot enables structured document generation in SharePoint via form-driven templates, improving consistency and governance. Available worldwide from February 2026, it requires a Copilot license for form creators. The feature is on by default, with no admin action needed, supporting existing SharePoint permissions and policies.
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Microsoft Teams: Automatic removal of EXIF data from shared images

MC1217997 | January 14 – Microsoft Teams will automatically remove EXIF metadata from images shared in chats and channels starting early 2026, enhancing privacy by hiding location and device info. The image itself remains unchanged, no admin action is needed, and users can share EXIF data via OneDrive links if required.
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Windows Backup for Organizations expands to first sign-in restore

MC1217951 | January 14 – Preview the expandedWindows Backup for Organizationsexperience!In early 2026, if users miss the restore option during the out-of-box experience (OOBE) by accident or due to a technical issue, they can still restore at first sign-in. Windows Backup for Organizations helps preserve Windows settings, the list of installed Microsoft Store apps, and the Start menu pins.And now, even more devices can take advantage of this capability, including Microsoft Entra hybrid…
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams frontline BYOD onboarding wizard

MC1184994 | January 14 – Microsoft is introducing a dynamic onboarding wizard for frontline workers using personal Android or iOS devices with Microsoft Teams. It supports MFA and adapts to security policies. Public preview starts late November 2025; general availability begins mid-March 2026. Organizations should review admin documentation and update workflows accordingly.
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(Updated) Book a workspace when creating an event

MC1186361 | January 14 – Users can now book workspaces directly from the location field when creating calendar events, starting early February 2026. The iOS long-press booking method will be retired. This feature requires workspace booking enabled by admins and users, with no admin action needed to prepare.
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Dynamics 365 Customer Insights – Journeys – Maximize event ROI with paid registration, seamless payment integration

MC1217921 | January 14 – We are announcing the ability to maximize event ROI with paid registration and seamless payment integration in Dynamics 365 Customer Insights – Journeys. This feature will reach general availability on February 13, 2026.How does this affect me?This feature allows you to offer flexible pricing tiers and increase registration conversion with checkout in real-time journeys by embedding ticketing and payments directly into your event flow. The key capabilities of this feature…
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(Updated) Outlook for Android supports PDF attachment preview

MC1182710 | January 14 – Outlook for Android will support in-app PDF attachment previews starting late November 2025, completing by January 2026. This feature enables automatic PDF preview within the app, requires no admin setup, and affects all commercial and education users. No action is needed, but communication to helpdesk is recommended.
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(Updated) SharePoint site analytics: OneNote usage included in site usage reports

MC1194626 | January 14 – SharePoint site analytics will include OneNote file usage starting mid-February to mid-March 2026, increasing reported site metrics like unique viewers and visits. Popular content will show frequently accessed OneNote files. No admin action is needed; inform stakeholders and update documentation accordingly.
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(Updated) Microsoft Loop – Departed User Content Workflows for User-Owned Loop workspaces

MC929014 | January 14 – Starting March 2026, admins can manage retention and deletion of user-owned Loop workspaces when users leave, including granting temporary access to save data. The rollout completes by end of March, with no preparation needed from organizations. More details will follow closer to release.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Unified attachment flow on Teams Mobile

MC1070854 | January 14 – Microsoft Teams Mobile for Android will get a unified attachment flow starting June 2025, making it easier to attach any content via the paperclip icon. Rollout completes worldwide by late June 2025 and in GCC environments by February 2026. No admin action is needed.
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Microsoft Copilot Studio – Draft with Copilot

MC1165633 | January 14 – Update: Release of this feature has been updated.We are introducing the Draft with Copilot feature for Copilot Studio. This feature will help write or rewrite your prompts using Copilot to produce better outcomes. This feature will be available on January 31, 2026. How does this affect me? When authoring a prompt, the prompt builder will allow you to trigger Copilot to assist in turning your intent into a more effective prompt that follows best practices and…
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Updates available for Microsoft 365 Apps for all channels

MC1217711 | January 14 – We’ve released updates to the following update channels for Microsoft 365 Apps: Current Channel Monthly Enterprise Channel Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel
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Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps – Improvements to Microsoft 365 connector configuration page

MC1217650 | January 14 – Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps will update the Microsoft 365 connector configuration page in January 2026, adding clearer layouts and new default values for new connectors to reduce misconfigurations. Existing connectors remain unchanged. Admins should review current settings to ensure required Entra permissions are enabled.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot | PowerPoint now supports enterprise image libraries via AEM (Adobe Experience Manager)

MC1217648 | January 14 – Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint will support enterprise image libraries via Adobe Experience Manager starting February 2026. Admins can connect AEM libraries for branded slide creation, enhancing brand consistency. Setup requires deploying the AEM Copilot connector and ensuring rich image metadata; no opt-in is needed.
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Microsoft Teams: Choose your “Enter” key behavior in Teams Chat Settings

MC1217643 | January 14 – Microsoft Teams will add a per-user setting allowing users to choose if pressing Enter sends a message (default) or starts a new line (with Ctrl/Cmd + Enter to send). Shift + Enter always inserts a new line. This applies to Desktop and Web, rolling out February–March 2026, with no admin action needed.
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Microsoft Edge: Cross-platform policies in the Edge management service

MC1217641 | January 14 – Microsoft is expanding Edge for Business policy management to allow configuring policies for macOS, iOS, and Android in the Edge management service alongside Windows. Public preview starts mid-November 2025; general availability begins late January 2026. No user impact unless new policies are deployed.
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Microsoft Purview | Information Protection – Content Explorer: Unscanned data and Classification History summary metrics

MC1217640 | January 14 – Microsoft Purview Content Explorer will add summary metrics showing unscanned files and classification history trends, helping admins monitor data scanning and classification. Rolling out from January to March 2026, these features require no action and do not change existing policies or data processing.
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New Content Moderation Settings for AI Prompts in Microsoft Copilot Studio and Power Platform

MC1217615 | January 14 – We are announcing the ability to configure content moderation levels for AI prompts in Microsoft Copilot Studio and Power Platform. This feature setting will reach general availability on January 31, 2026. How does this affect me? Users in Microsoft Copilot Studio and Power Platform can now adjust the content moderation level for their AI prompts. The moderation level can be adjusted via the settings panel in the prompt builder. Lowering moderation increases the risk of…
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Copilot integration for OneDrive files in macOS Finder

MC1185443 | January 13 – Microsoft 365 Copilot will integrate with OneDrive files in macOS Finder, allowing users to query file contents via a context menu. The rollout starts mid-November 2025 and completes by mid-February 2026. The feature is enabled by default, requires no admin setup, and needs appropriate Copilot licensing.
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(Updated) Copilot Pages: New feature—M365 Copilot Chat can now answer questions about the currently open page

MC1173931 | January 13 – M365 Copilot Chat now creates and updates Copilot Pages via chat prompts, answers questions based on the open page content, and offers improved on-page interactions. The feature rolls out worldwide from October 2025 to February 2026, is on by default, respects existing policies, and requires user communication and training updates.
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(Updated) Microsoft Edge for Business and Microsoft 365 Copilot: Introducing “What’s New” page after major updates

MC1188225 | January 13 – Microsoft Edge for Business will introduce a “What’s New” page that opens once after major updates, starting mid-February 2026. It informs users about new Edge and Microsoft 365 Copilot features. The feature is on by default but can be disabled by admins via policy. No prior admin action is required.
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook Mobile: Filter out declined meetings for a cleaner calendar view

MC1187790 | January 13 – Outlook Mobile will add a setting to hide declined meetings, matching New Outlook and Outlook for the Web. This feature, rolling out February 2026, declutters calendars without requiring admin changes. Users with “Show declined meetings” enabled will see this option for a cleaner calendar view.
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(Updated) Microsoft Planner: Support for Microsoft Information Protection (MIP) content sensitivity labels

MC1191342 | January 13 – Microsoft Planner will support Microsoft Information Protection (MIP) content sensitivity labels by early December 2025, enabling encryption and restrictions like blocking copy, print, and export. This enhances data protection, enforces read-only access, and aligns with Microsoft Purview policies, with no required changes to existing labels.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android: Recording and transcription controls (Teams Rooms Pro required)

MC1182688 | January 13 – Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android will soon allow users with Teams Rooms Pro licensing to start, stop, and restart meeting recording and transcription directly from the device, without a companion device. Rollout begins late January 2026, with permissions required for both organizer and room account. Some call types are unsupported.
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(Updated) Consult and merge into a meeting or group call via Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF)

MC1183611 | January 13 – Microsoft Teams will enable consulting and merging PSTN callers into meetings via DTMF navigation through IVR or auto-attendants. Rolling out March–April 2026, this feature requires no admin action, offers a new dialpad interface, and is enabled by default to enhance meeting collaboration.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Channel agent orchestration with GitHub, Asana, and Jira via Model Context Protocol (MCP)

MC1182703 | January 13 – Microsoft Teams will enable Channel Agent to orchestrate tasks with GitHub, Asana, and Jira via Model Context Protocol, improving workflow efficiency within Teams. This preview feature requires admin enablement and a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, with rollout from mid-November 2025 to late January 2026.
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(Updated) Introducing new tool to migrate content from Slack to Microsoft Teams

MC1213779 | January 13 – A new Slack to Microsoft Teams migration tool will roll out from late January to early March 2026, enabling admins to migrate Slack channel content into Teams channels. It appears in the Microsoft admin center, requires no opt-in, and initially supports channel content only. No action needed before rollout.
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Updates available for Microsoft 365 Apps for all channels

MC1217348 | January 13 – We’ve released updates to the following update channels for Microsoft 365 Apps: Current Channel Monthly Enterprise Channel Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Graph APIs for agent and app management

MC1173195 | January 13 – Microsoft 365 will release two new Graph APIs in February 2026 for admins to programmatically manage Copilot agents and apps, enabling automated reporting and integration without UI changes or extra licenses. Admins should review the Microsoft Graph API documentation to prepare.
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Data Security Posture Agent is now available in preview

MC1217155 | January 13 – The Data Security Posture Agent, launching in public preview December 2025, uses large language models to discover sensitive data and assess risks beyond keyword analysis. Available in Microsoft Purview, it offers GenAI summaries, actionable recommendations, and requires admin setup for data security management.
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Microsoft Purview compliance portal: Information Protection – Email attachment preview in Activity Explorer

MC1217153 | January 13 – Starting early February 2026, Microsoft Purview Activity Explorer will let admins preview flagged email attachments in Exchange Online directly within the portal, without downloading emails. This feature is enabled by default, requires no action, and maintains existing DLP and Information Protection policies.
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(Updated) Microsoft Copilot Studio: Copy an agent from the lite experience into the full experience

MC1176363 | January 12 – Users can now copy agents from the lite Copilot Studio into the full experience, gaining advanced authoring, publishing, and governance features. Rollout starts November 2025, completing by mid-January 2026. Admins should prepare environments, licensing, and data policies to support this transition.
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(Updated) Microsoft dark themes for SharePoint sites

MC1187401 | January 12 – Two new Microsoft-designed dark themes (Dark Teal, Dark Blue) for SharePoint sites will roll out worldwide from January to February 2026. These accessible themes update site visuals without affecting existing themes. No admin action is needed before rollout; site owners should be notified afterward.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Manage and deploy user-level connectors in Microsoft 365 admin center

MC1188234 | January 12 – Microsoft 365 Copilot introduces federated connectors enabling real-time access to external apps like Notion and Canva within Copilot. Admins manage these via the Microsoft 365 admin center with control over rollout and compliance. Public preview starts January 12, 2026, requiring a Copilot license.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Video Overviews in Copilot Notebook

MC1208690 | January 12 – Microsoft 365 Copilot’s Video Overviews in Copilot Notebooks enable users with a valid license to create short, narrated video summaries of Notebook content, combining key insights, visuals, and voiceover. Rollout began mid-November 2025, completing by January 2026, with no admin changes needed.
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