Message center announcements
June 15, 2026 – June 21, 2026
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(Updated) Upcoming change: Microsoft 365 Apps SAEC and MEC will unify
MC1274325 | June 19 – Starting July 14, 2026, Microsoft will unify the Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel (SAEC) and Monthly Enterprise Channel (MEC) for Microsoft 365 Apps into a single enterprise update channel, simplifying update management without changing existing policies or user workflows. No action is required.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New chat sections for muted and meeting chats
MC1269864 | June 18 – Microsoft Teams will introduce two new chat sections—Muted chats (enabled by default) and Meeting chats (disabled by default)—to organize conversations. These sections group muted and meeting chats separately, can be toggled by users, and have no admin controls. Rollout starts May 2026, completing by late June.
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Microsoft SharePoint Online: Retirement of Restricted SharePoint Search
MC1395311 | June 18 – Restricted SharePoint Search (RSS) in SharePoint Online will retire by January 31, 2027, with new enablement blocked from July 31, 2026. Organizations must transition to Restricted Content Discovery (RCD) or other controls to manage content discoverability, as Microsoft won’t migrate RSS settings automatically.
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(Updated) Outlook for Windows report retirement in the Exchange admin center
MC1230889 | June 17 – The Outlook for Windows Usage Report in the Exchange admin center will be retired from mid-August to mid-September 2026. Admins should use the Microsoft 365 admin center for Outlook usage insights. No user impact or admin action is required; update any related documentation accordingly.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview eDiscovery: Naming and description fields will restrict certain special characters
MC1282562 | June 17 – Microsoft Purview eDiscovery will restrict special characters (+, =, @, /, *) in naming and description fields starting May 15, 2026. Existing entities remain unaffected unless edited. Rollout is paused; updates will be communicated later. No admin action is required, but users should be informed and naming conventions updated.
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Outlook for iOS and Android: Send Availability feature to be retired
MC1393802 | June 16 – The Send Availability feature in Outlook for iOS and Android will be retired by late July 2026. Users can no longer share availability directly in emails but can manually include times from their calendar. No admin action is needed; update support and user guidance accordingly.
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People Skills: New admin setting to delete skills data
MC1393801 | June 16 – Starting July 2026, admins can permanently delete all People Skills data from their Microsoft 365 tenant via a new removal control. This affects skills data used in Copilot, profile cards, Viva, and more. Deletion is irreversible, admin-initiated, and supports compliance and offboarding needs.
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(Updated) Microsoft Edge moving to a 2-week release cycle starting with Edge 152
MC1387532 | June 16 – Starting August 27, 2026, Microsoft Edge Stable channel will shift to a 2-week release cycle for faster, smaller updates. Extended Stable remains on an 8-week cycle. No admin changes are needed; organizations should prepare for more frequent updates and consider pilot testing on Beta.
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(Updated) Retirement of SharePoint One-Time Passcode (SPO OTP) and transition to Microsoft Entra B2B
MC1243549 | June 16 – SharePoint One-Time Passcode (SPO OTP) authentication will retire starting July 2026, transitioning external sharing and authentication in OneDrive and SharePoint to Microsoft Entra B2B. New external sharing invitations begin using Entra B2B in May 2026. External users without guest accounts will lose access unless a guest account is created or content is re-shared. No admin action is required, but organizations should inform users and review sharing policies. The change affects all Microsoft 365 tenants and enhances compliance, governance, and conditional access.
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(Updated) Viva Learning: Academy support on mobile
MC1330883 | June 16 – Viva Learning Academies are now accessible in Microsoft Teams mobile, offering a consistent, view-only learning experience with existing permissions. Rollout begins end of June 2026, completing by early July. Admins manage content on web/desktop; no action or policy changes needed. Notify users as desired.
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(Updated) Create Excel spreadsheets from Copilot Notebook content
MC1262567 | June 16 – Copilot Notebooks will enable users to generate and edit Excel spreadsheets directly from notebook content starting late March 2026 (preview) and early June 2026 (general availability). This feature requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) license and respects existing security and compliance policies. No admin action is needed.
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(Updated) SharePoint Alerts retirement
MC1072889 | June 15 – SharePoint Alerts will be fully retired by July 2026. New alert creation will be phased out starting July 2025, with alerts expiring after 30 days from October 2025. Users should transition to Power Automate or SharePoint Rules for notifications. Admins should assess impact and prepare support accordingly.
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Connect Teams meeting to existing Planner Plans
MC1392571 | June 15 – Microsoft Teams meetings can now be linked to existing Planner plans, allowing tasks to be tracked in one place instead of multiple plans. This feature, rolling out July-August 2026, supports automated and manual task creation via Facilitator and requires Teams, Planner, and Loop enabled in the tenant.
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: Support for Amazon Linux 2 (ARM64) retiring October 31, 2026
MC1392568 | June 15 – Support for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Amazon Linux 2 (ARM64) will retire on October 31, 2026. After this date, no updates or support will be provided. Organizations must identify affected devices, prevent upgrades beyond version 101.25122.0004, and migrate to a supported Linux distribution before the deadline.
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Microsoft Planner: Start date and due date are no longer constrained
MC1392567 | June 15 – Microsoft Planner will no longer enforce start dates to be before due dates. Users can set start and due dates independently without automatic adjustments. This update rolls out from mid-July to mid-October 2026, affecting all Planner users on Teams and web, with no required user action.
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(Updated) Queues app on Microsoft Teams mobile
MC1279071 | June 15 – The Queues app on Microsoft Teams mobile (iOS and Android) will roll out worldwide from mid-May to end of June 2026. It enables calling representatives and supervisors to manage call queues, view queue details and call history, and control queue participation on mobile, enhancing remote call management.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot Apps installation on devices with Microsoft 365 Apps
MC1152323 | June 15 – Starting June 2026, Microsoft 365 Copilot app will auto-install on Windows devices with Microsoft 365 apps, unless admins opt out. Rollout runs mid-June to mid-July. No changes for EEA customers. Inform users beforehand; no compliance issues identified.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Attend Microsoft webinars from Teams Rooms on Android
MC1317839 | June 15 – Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android with Teams Rooms Pro will support joining webinars and structured meetings as attendees starting late June 2026. Rooms can use attendee features like chat and reactions without separate devices. Rollout varies by region, and devices must be updated and licensed accordingly.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Endpoint Data Loss Prevention: Policy sync and device health AI skill
MC1381121 | June 19 – Microsoft Purview Endpoint Data Loss Prevention introduces AI-powered Policy Sync and Device Health skills for real-time policy deployment visibility, automatic issue identification, root cause analysis, and remediation recommendations. Rollout begins late July 2026 (preview) and late August 2026 (general availability). Security Copilot is required; no immediate action needed.
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Dynamics 365 Customer Service – Policy strictness control for governance rules
MC1397526 | June 19 – We are announcing the ability to tune policy strictness, controlling how aggressive violations are flagged in outbound emails to balance compliance and productivity in Dynamics 365 Customer Service. This feature will reach general availability on July 3, 2026.How does this affect me?This feature lets your environment adjust how strictly governance policies evaluate outgoing emails in Dynamics 365 Customer Service. Policies are set to medium strictness by default and can be…
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Get ready for Windows 11, version 26H2
MC1397393 | June 19 – The next feature update for Windows 11 will be version 26H2. This version continues our focus on delivering a predictable, low-disruption update experience for organizations and IT professionals.Rollout schedule:June 19, 2026: Windows 11, version 26H2 is available to preview through the Windows Insiders Program.Second half of 2026: Windows 11, version 26H2 will be generally…
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(Updated) Microsoft Loop – Departed User Content Workflows for User-Owned Loop workspaces
MC929014 | June 19 – Starting mid-April 2026, admins can manage retention and deletion of user-owned Loop workspaces when users leave, including temporary access for data saving. Rollout completes by early July 2026. No preparation is needed; changes apply automatically.
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(Updated) Microsoft Authenticator app: Upcoming changes to jailbreak and root detection
MC1179154 | June 19 – Starting February 2026, Microsoft Authenticator will block Entra credentials on jailbroken/rooted iOS and Android devices to enhance security. The rollout includes a warning phase followed by blocking. This feature is automatic, affects all users on such devices, and requires no admin action. Notify users and update documentation accordingly.
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(Updated) Use sensitivity labels to block all connected experiences that analyze content in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
MC1297982 | June 18 – Microsoft is expanding sensitivity label settings to block all connected experiences that analyze content in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This update, rolling out from mid-2026, automatically enforces broader content analysis blocking without configuration changes, affecting organizations using these labels and enhancing data protection.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Publish organization prompts to Copilot Chat
MC1396361 | June 18 – Microsoft 365 Copilot now lets admins create and publish organization-specific prompts in Copilot Chat, guiding users with curated, relevant starting points. This feature, rolling out July 2026, enhances productivity, reflects organizational priorities, includes usage analytics, requires no license changes, and is enabled by default.
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Microsoft Fabric: Create support tickets from within Fabric
MC1396360 | June 18 – Microsoft Fabric users can create support tickets directly within Fabric’s Help pane starting late June 2026. This feature auto-captures contextual metadata to improve troubleshooting. Admins control user access via tenant settings. Users creating tickets in PPAC will be redirected to Fabric. Review settings and update support processes accordingly.
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Microsoft Teams: Open message links in new window
MC1396359 | June 18 – Microsoft Teams will allow users to open message links in a new window on desktop (Windows and Mac) starting July 2026, enhancing multitasking by viewing linked content side by side. The feature is enabled by default, requires no policy changes, and no user action is needed.
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Microsoft Edge: Validate Edge builds early with enterprise preview
MC1396358 | June 18 – Microsoft Edge Enterprise Preview lets admins validate prerelease builds within the Stable app, offering centralized control, user opt-out, and rollback features. Rolling out from February to June 2026, it enhances update policy flexibility and monitoring via the Microsoft 365 admin center, with no immediate action required.
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Dynamics 365 Contact Center – Enable AI-assisted time-off and swap requests
MC1325066 | June 18 – Update: This feature will reach general availability on future date and a new announcement will be sent.We are announcing the ability to enable AI-assisted time-off and swap requests in Dynamics 365 Contact Center.How does this affect me? This feature enables an AI-assisted solution that provides automation for workforce schedules and approvals, governance across time‑off requests, shift bidding, and shift swapping. Supervisor oversight is supported throughout,…
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview: Data Security Investigations – analyze files tied to endpoint DLP alerts
MC1258000 | June 18 – Microsoft Purview’s Data Security Investigations now includes endpoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP) events as a queryable source, enabling admins to analyze files linked to DLP alerts using AI tools. Rollout occurs June–July 2026, with no user impact or required admin action. This enhances investigation efficiency and compliance monitoring.
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Microsoft Copilot Studio – Evaluate AI action outcome in workflows with confidence
MC1396327 | June 18 – We are announcing the ability to increase confidence in AI-powered workflow automations by helping teams measure, validate, and improve the AI actions that drive workflow outcomes in Microsoft Copilot Studio. This feature will reach general availability on June 30, 2026.How does this affect me?This feature enables you to evaluate and improve the AI actions (agent node) that shape workflow behavior and trajectory. Agent node-level evaluations in workflows help you understand…
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Dynamics 365 Customer Service – Apply governance policies to email attachments
MC1396314 | June 18 – We are announcing the ability to apply governance policies to email attachments in Dynamics 365 Customer Service. This feature will reach general availability on July 3, 2026.How does this affect me?This feature extends Governance Agent capabilities to evaluate email attachments, closing a critical gap where sensitive or non-compliant information may exist outside the email body.Administrators can configure policies to explicitly include attachment checks during…
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Dynamics 365 Customer Insights – Journeys – Explore and optimize journeys with Marketing Research Agent
MC1396208 | June 18 – We are announcing the ability to dynamically analyze marketing execution and journey performance using natural language with the Marketing Research Agent in Dynamics 365 Customer Insights – Journeys. This feature will be available for public preview on July 1, 2026. How does this affect me?The Marketing Research Agent supports repeatable, predictable analysis through predefined prompts and schema intelligence, which allows it to understand tables, columns, relationships, and…
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(Updated) Introducing Surveys Agent and Copilot Chat in Microsoft Forms
MC1229954 | June 18 – Microsoft Forms will integrate Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat and a new Forms Agent to enhance form creation, distribution, and analysis with AI-driven suggestions. Rollout begins mid-May 2026, completing by end of June. Features are on by default for Copilot-licensed users and manageable by admins. No action required.
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Completed: Conditional Access enforcement update for policies with resource exclusions
MC1395949 | June 18 – Conditional Access enforcement update completed in your tenantThe rollout of the Conditional Access enforcement update for policies targeting All resources with resource exclusions has now been completed in your tenant.As previously communicated, this update improves enforcement consistency for certain authentication flows as part of Microsoft’s Secure Future…
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Dataverse – Chat and reason over Dataverse business data in Microsoft 365 Copilot (preview)
MC1395644 | June 18 – We are announcing the ability to chat and reason over Dataverse business data with Microsoft 365 Copilot in Microsoft Dataverse. This feature will reach public preview worldwide on June 30, 2026. How does this affect me? This feature enables Power Platform admins to turn on their Dataverse environment data and make it available for Microsoft 365 Copilot, where users can chat and reason over it. After an admin enables this feature for users in your environment, this provides…
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Microsoft Teams: Interpreter simultaneous mode enhancements
MC1395010 | June 17 – Microsoft Teams is enhancing Interpreter simultaneous mode with distinct speaker voices, reduced visual distractions, audio activation confirmation, and admin control to disable voice simulation via PowerShell. An in-product feedback feature is added. Updates roll out July 2026, enabled by default for M365 Copilot users. No action required.
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Dynamics 365 Customer Service – Enable question-level weighting for quality evaluation scoring
MC1395008 | June 17 – We are announcing the ability to enable question-level weighting for quality evaluation scoring in Dynamics 365 Customer Service. This feature will reach general availability on July 17, 2026.How does this affect me?This feature introduces the ability for supervisors to define percentage-based weights at the individual question level, allowing evaluation scoring to better reflect the relative importance of each question within a section. Validation enforcement ensures that…
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Microsoft Entra: New service plans for Conditional Access and ID Protection for agents
MC1395007 | June 17 – Microsoft is adding new Entra service plans—Conditional Access for Agents and ID Protection for Agents—to Microsoft Agent 365 and Microsoft 365 E7, enabling secure agent identity management. Rollout starts July 2026, with automatic enabling and no policy changes. No action required, but license review is recommended.
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(Updated) Outlook Mobile: Follow a meeting option
MC1248393 | June 17 – Outlook Mobile will add a “Follow” RSVP option for meetings with two or more participants starting mid-July 2026. It prompts organizers to record meetings and sends updates to followers. The “Maybe” option moves to overflow, “No” moves up, and the feature is on by default with no admin action needed.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview: Data loss prevention inline controls for prompts in Microsoft Foundry apps and agents
MC1304291 | June 17 – Microsoft Purview will enable inline data loss prevention (DLP) for prompts in Microsoft Foundry apps and agents, allowing admins to apply DLP policies to prevent sensitive data sharing. Public preview starts mid-May 2026; general availability begins October 2026. Admin configuration and pay-as-you-go subscription are required.
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(Updated) Plan for Change: Configure Microsoft 365 Apps policy settings in the Microsoft 365 Apps admin center
MC1330892 | June 17 – Starting with Intune’s June 2026 release, Microsoft 365 Apps policy settings will only be configurable in the Microsoft 365 Apps admin center, not in the Intune admin center. Existing policies and functionality remain unchanged; admins should update guidance accordingly.
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(Updated) Copilot Cowork generally available today
MC1393471 | June 17 – Copilot Cowork is now generally available worldwide with GPT-5.5, plugins, and Microsoft Purview integration. It requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and usage-based billing via Copilot Credits. Admins must enable billing by June 16, 2026, or Frontier users lose access after July 1. A new Cost Management Dashboard helps control spending.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Insider Risk Management – Ability to preview content in Insider Risk Management Alerts
MC1244281 | June 17 – Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management will add a content preview tab in alerts, allowing investigators to view supported content directly without creating cases. Rolling out from April to August 2026, this feature is enabled by default for licensed tenants and affects only users with Investigator permissions.
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(Updated) Collect Diagnostics change to Get Diagnostics for Outlook Mobile and Mac
MC1308855 | June 17 – The Collect Diagnostics feature in Outlook Mobile and Outlook for Mac is renamed to Get Diagnostics, with logs now sent to the Microsoft 365 diagnostics service instead of PowerLift. Rollout begins late July 2026, with no user workflow changes or admin actions required. Update documentation accordingly.
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(Updated) Smart Calendar available in Classic Outlook for Microsoft 365 Copilot users
MC1181279 | June 17 – Smart Calendar, integrated into Classic Outlook for Microsoft 365 Copilot users, offers AI-powered scheduling, coordination, and meeting recaps without installation. Public Preview runs from November 2025 to July 2026, with General Availability announced later. It coexists with the classic calendar and requires a Copilot license.
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Default compose font: Administrators can allow users to change the default font in Outlook for iOS and Android
MC1303717 | June 16 – Starting June 2026, administrators can use new Intune app configuration keys to allow or restrict users from changing the default compose font name and size in Outlook for iOS and Android, including iPad and tablets. By default, user changes remain disabled unless explicitly enabled by administrators.
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OneDrive: Find and browse document libraries on mobile
MC1393813 | June 16 – OneDrive iOS mobile will enhance access to SharePoint document libraries with a new Libraries view, search by library name, sorting options, and direct navigation to default libraries. The rollout starts late June 2026, requires no admin action, and maintains existing permissions and security.
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OneDrive: Improved Shared file experience on mobile
MC1393812 | June 16 – OneDrive mobile’s Shared view will update to a two-tab layout—”With you” and “By you”—adding sorting, file type filters, and recent activity visibility. Rolling out worldwide from late June to late July 2026, the update is enabled by default with no changes to permissions or compliance.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Excel agent enterprise search
MC1393811 | June 16 – Microsoft 365 Copilot’s Excel Agent now supports enterprise search for files, emails, meetings, chats, people, and transcripts, enabling contextually relevant answers. Rolling out worldwide from mid-March to late June 2026, this feature is enabled by default with no admin changes needed. No action required.
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Microsoft Excel: File selector for Copilot Excel Agent
MC1393810 | June 16 – The new file selector for Excel Agent, rolling out worldwide from late May to late June 2026, allows users to easily browse and select files in one place while respecting existing permissions. It is enabled by default, requires no action, and aims to improve file selection efficiency.
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Microsoft Teams: Experience improvements to Voice apps configuration wizard in Teams admin center
MC1393808 | June 16 – Microsoft is updating the Auto Attendant and Call Queue configuration wizard in the Teams admin center to streamline setup, improve clarity, and enhance performance. The rollout began worldwide in early June 2026, replacing the previous wizard with a faster, clearer, and more efficient experience for admins, with no impact on existing settings.
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Microsoft Teams: Graph API transcript access controls for administrators
MC1393806 | June 16 – Microsoft Teams will introduce new admin controls by late June 2026 to govern application access to meeting transcripts via Microsoft Graph API, enhancing security and compliance. Admins must configure these settings within 30 days after rollout to avoid access disruptions. Controls apply to transcripts with or without speaker attribution.
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Microsoft Edge: Extensions monitoring in the Edge management service
MC1393800 | June 16 – Microsoft Edge is introducing an Extensions monitoring feature in its management service, launching mid-June 2026. It provides admins centralized visibility and control over browser extensions, helping assess risks and manage extension requests. The feature is off by default and requires admin activation for use.
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Microsoft Purview compliance portal: Enforce DLP protection on new content before it’s saved
MC1267869 | June 16 – Starting April 2026, Microsoft Purview Endpoint DLP will enable detection and blocking of egress activities on unsaved files before they’re saved, enhancing data loss prevention. This feature is off by default, requires admin setup, and needs devices running anti-malware Client version 4.18.26020 or later.
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Updates available for Microsoft 365 Apps for Current Channel
MC1393672 | June 16 – We’ve released updates to the following update channel for Microsoft 365 Apps: Current Channel
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview: Credential scanning in Data Security Posture Agent
MC1259828 | June 16 – Microsoft Purview’s Data Security Posture Agent will add credential scanning using LLM-powered detection to identify exposed credentials like Entra ID credentials, private keys, and API tokens. Public preview starts late March 2026; general availability begins early October 2026. Admins can review findings via a task board with AI insights and risk scores.
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(Updated) Microsoft Edge: Microsoft 365 Copilot will support summarization and contextual grounding
MC1187682 | June 16 – Microsoft Edge for Business now supports Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat for summarizing and contextual grounding across multiple browser tabs, YouTube videos (available), and Microsoft 365 documents (rolling out August 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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Microsoft Purview | Insider Risk Management: Policy recommendation panel in IRM
MC1387681 | June 16 – Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management introduces a Policy Recommendation panel to identify gaps in insider risk policies and suggest improvements using analytics. Rolling out mid-June to late July 2026, it enhances policy coverage for risks like data leakage and AI misuse, with no impact on existing workflows.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Enhanced media quality for Direct Guest Join
MC1268925 | June 16 – Microsoft Teams will enhance Direct Guest Join media quality from mid-May to mid-July 2026, supporting up to 16 participant videos in a 4×4 grid with improved simulcast streaming for Zoom, Google Meet, and Cisco devices. The update is enabled by default with no admin action needed.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Sharing recap access
MC1289724 | June 16 – Microsoft Teams will enhance recap sharing by allowing meeting organizers to grant access to recordings, transcripts, AI summaries, and notes when sharing recap links. Rollout begins late May 2026, with general availability by June or September depending on region. No admin action required; users should be informed.
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Cowork in Frontier: New Value + Usage-based Billing
MC1393468 | June 16 – Starting June 16, 2026, Microsoft 365 Copilot Cowork moves to general availability with usage-based billing for Frontier users, who retain early access to new features like OpenAI GPT 5.5. A grace period runs until June 30; billing setup is required by July 1 to maintain access.
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Dynamics 365 Sales – Ensure precise customer interactions with fine-tuned Sales Qualification Agent
MC1393245 | June 16 – We are announcing the ability to ensure precise customer interactions with fine-tuned Sales Qualification Agent in Dynamics 365 Sales. This feature will reach public preview on July 1, 2026. How does this affect me? This feature enables you to use your own AI model, trained on your data, to power the Sales Qualification Agent and Copilot capabilities. This flexibility allows you to tailor the agent’s performance, ensuring it delivers precise and meaningful interactions with…
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Dynamics 365 Sales – Engage leads with deeper knowledge by connecting any data source to Sales Development Agent
MC1393220 | June 16 – We are announcing the ability to engage leads with deeper knowledge by connecting any data source to the Sales Development Agent in Dynamics 365 Sales. This feature will reach public preview on July 1, 2026.How does this affect me?With this feature, Sales Development Agent can connect to your most critical knowledge sources to drive automated customer conversations that are grounded in the most accurate information about your leads. By connecting Sales Development Agent with…
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview: eDiscovery – CMK (Customer managed key) for eDiscovery direct export
MC1289726 | June 15 – Microsoft Purview eDiscovery Direct Export will support Customer-managed key (CMK) encryption for tenants with Data Encryption Policies via MDEP. Starting early May 2026 (preview) and September 2026 (GA), export packages will be automatically encrypted with tenant-owned keys, requiring tenant request to Microsoft Support. No user experience changes.
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Power Platform – Information regarding the retirement of the OneDrive (Consumer) Connector
MC1392593 | June 15 – Beginning July 31, 2026, the OneDrive (Consumer) Connector in Power Platform will be deprecated and will no longer be available for use in new flows, apps, and agents. Existing flows, apps, and agents using the connector will continue to function until the retirement date on June 30, 2027. Please note that this change does not impact the OneDrive for Business connector. How does this…
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Comprehensive Copilot metrics in Copilot Analytics
MC1266023 | June 15 – Microsoft 365 Copilot is adding new usage metrics across apps like Copilot app, Edge, OneNote, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, enhancing insights in Copilot Analytics. Rollout begins mid-June 2026, is automatic for licensed users, requires no configuration, and unifies Copilot Chat reporting.
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(Updated) Viva Engage: Email updates for frontline users without an active Exchange mailbox
MC1309743 | June 15 – Starting mid-June 2026, Viva Engage will stop sending email notifications to frontline users with F1 and F3 licenses who lack active Exchange mailboxes, reducing email system load and improving delivery reliability. Notifications via Teams remain unaffected. No action is required, but review licensing and update support accordingly.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams Town halls: Upload custom backgrounds in Manage what attendees see
MC1307982 | June 15 – Microsoft Teams now allows organizers and presenters of town hall events with Teams Premium licenses to upload custom background images in the “Manage what attendees see” feature, enhancing branding. This applies to Windows and Mac desktop, rolling out from early to mid-June 2026, with no admin action required.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Copilot surfaces a summarized answer above your search results
MC1392570 | June 15 – Microsoft 365 Copilot will enhance summarized answers above search results with more concise, scannable responses and improved UI for continuing conversations in Copilot chat. This update, rolling out worldwide from late July to August 2026, is enabled by default with no admin changes required.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Outlook emails in Copilot Notebooks
MC1392569 | June 15 – Outlook emails can now be added as references in Microsoft 365 Copilot Notebooks, allowing Copilot to use email content alongside files for more relevant outputs. This feature, enabled by default, rolls out from June to July 2026 for licensed users, respecting existing permissions and compliance policies.
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OneDrive transitions to the cloud.microsoft domain
MC1392563 | June 15 – OneDrive is transitioning its URLs from contoso-my.sharepoint.com to onedrive.cloud.microsoft starting July 2026, aligning with Microsoft’s cloud domain strategy. Both domains will coexist indefinitely with no impact on file access or APIs. Admins should review custom solutions and update documentation; no immediate action is required.
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Microsoft Viva Engage: Changes to GIF functionality
MC1392560 | June 15 – Microsoft Viva Engage will switch its GIF provider from Tenor to GIPHY by late July 2026, aligning with Microsoft Teams for a consistent experience. The change is automatic for web/desktop; mobile users must update the app. Existing GIFs remain unaffected, and no admin changes are needed.
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Microsoft Teams: Known issue affecting screen sharing on macOS
MC1392559 | June 15 – Microsoft Teams on macOS (versions earlier than Tahoe 26.4) has a known screen sharing issue causing blank or interrupted shares. From late June to mid-July 2026, in-product guidance will help users troubleshoot, recommending macOS updates or enabling “Use Mac OS native sharing” in Teams settings.
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(Updated) Update to agents in SharePoint: Simpler launch experience and new site AI settings
MC1315219 | June 15 – SharePoint agents update simplifies agent management with new Site AI settings, letting site owners control highlighted agents. Approved agents won’t appear in the Agent Picker and should be placed directly on pages. Rollout began November 2024, completing by mid-June 2026. No tenant admin action required.
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Dynamics 365 Customer Service – Group Workforce Engagement Artifacts with Planning Groups
MC1392339 | June 15 – We are announcing the ability to group workforce engagement artifacts with Planning Groups in Dynamics 365 Customer Service. This feature will reach general availability on July 13, 2026.How does this affect me?This feature provides a single, shared context that anchors every workforce management artifact to the same time zone, demand scope, and service objectives.For supervisors, Planning Groups means that AI-generated insights are grounded in your team’s actual…
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Dynamics 365 Customer Service – Group Workforce Engagement Artifacts with Planning Groups
MC1392334 | June 15 – We are announcing the ability to group workforce engagement artifacts with Planning Groups in Dynamics 365 Customer Service. This feature will reach public preview on June 30, 2026. How does this affect me?This feature provides a single, shared context that anchors every workforce management artifact to the same time zone, demand scope, and service objectives. For supervisors, Planning Groups means that AI-generated insights are grounded in your team’s actual staffing…
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Dynamics 365 Sales – Skills for Copilot Cowork
MC1392332 | June 15 – We are announcing the ability to connect Dynamics 365 Sales to Copilot Cowork with Skills. This feature will reach general availability on June 15, 2026.How does this affect me?Dynamics 365 Sales Skills for Copilot Cowork can help users:Understand customer, opportunity, and pipeline context without manually gathering information from multiple systems.Identify changes, risks, engagement patterns, and areas that require attention.Prioritize work across…
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Dynamics 365 Customer Service- Auto regenerate evaluation summary based on final outcomes
MC1392321 | June 15 – We are announcing the ability to auto regenerate evaluation summaries based on final outcomes in Dynamics 365 Customer Service. This feature will reach general availability on July 3, 2026.How does this affect me?This feature ensures that evaluation summaries and recommended actions always reflect the final, validated evaluation outcomes. When a reviewer or supervisor updates evaluation answers, whether to correct AI misinterpretations or refine manual assessments, the system…
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Let customers book appointments directly from your website using the Customer Connect widget
MC1288532 | June 15 – Microsoft Teams Customer Connect will add appointment booking from websites, rolling out May to July 2026. Customers can schedule meetings via the widget, with appointments syncing to staff Outlook calendars and Teams channels. Admins must enable and configure settings; up to 25 support agents can be assigned per tenant.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Admin setting for simpler meeting passcodes (numeric‑only)
MC1232096 | June 15 – Microsoft Teams will offer an optional admin setting for simpler, 8-digit numeric-only meeting passcodes starting April 2026. This feature is off by default, must be enabled by tenant admins, applies only to new meetings, and reduces passcode complexity while maintaining other security controls.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Voice tethering
MC1230459 | June 15 – Voice tethering in Microsoft Teams, rolling out mid-March to July 2026, attributes interpreter-spoken content to Deaf or hard-of-hearing participants in captions, transcripts, and meeting intelligence. This improves accuracy and accountability without admin setup; no action is required, but informing users is recommended.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New user setting to view incoming calls in a small window
MC1045221 | June 15 – Microsoft Teams will introduce a setting to view incoming calls in a small, resizable window, reducing disruption. This feature, enabled by default, will roll out from May 2025 to June 2026 across platforms with no admin action needed. Users can continue working while on calls.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams town halls now support backup Real-Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP) streams
MC1261595 | June 15 – Microsoft Teams town halls will support a backup RTMP stream to enhance live event reliability by automatically switching to a secondary stream if the primary fails. This feature, rolling out worldwide from late April to early July 2026, requires no admin setup and does not affect attendees.
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(Updated) Create a line-of-business SharePoint Embedded app on SharePoint admin center
MC1290827 | June 15 – Starting late June 2026, SharePoint admin center will offer a unified Apps page for creating and managing SharePoint Embedded apps without Global admin consent. Administrators can assign owners, configure billing, and manage apps centrally, streamlining app lifecycle and billing setup. No user action needed.
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Dynamics 365 Field Service – Optimize multiple resources with Scheduling Operations Agent
MC1392246 | June 15 – We are announcing the ability to optimize multiple resources with Scheduling Operations Agent in Dynamics 365 Field Service. This feature will reach public preview on June 30, 2026. How does this affect me? This release expands the optimization capabilities of the Scheduling Operations Agent to include multiple resources, including the availability of the resources, their current schedules, and unscheduled requirements. It suggests a schedule that honors configured…
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Dynamics 365 Contact Center – Boost contact center efficiency with real-time streaming analytics
MC1391926 | June 15 – We are announcing the ability to boost contact center efficiency with real-time streaming analytics in Dynamics 365 Contact Center. This feature will reach public preview on June 30, 2026.How does this affect me?This feature provides a reimagined real-time analytics experience in the new Supervisor app where metrics are immediately updated without the need to refresh.Key functionality of this feature includes: Continuous, streaming dashboards:…
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Microsoft Copilot Studio – Use MCP-compliant tools in agent workflows
MC1391947 | June 15 – We are announcing the ability to use Model Context Protocol (MCP)-compliant tools in agent workflows in Microsoft Copilot Studio. This feature will reach general availability on July 15, 2026.How does this affect me?MCP support allows agent workflows to discover and invoke MCP‑compliant tools and knowledge servers as workflow steps.Agent workflows can pass structured inputs to MCP tools and consume structured outputs…
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Dynamics 365 Sales – Redesigned Opportunity Research helps sellers understand deals and take action faster
MC1391944 | June 15 – We are announcing a redesigned Opportunity Research experience that helps sellers understand deals faster and take action with confidence in Dynamics 365 Sales. This feature will reach general availability on July 10, 2026. How does this affect me? The redesigned Opportunity Research experience helps you quickly understand the state of a deal and focus on the actions that matter most. Instead of reading long narratives and interpreting generic signals, you receive concise…
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Dynamics 365 Human Resources – Streamline benefits enrollment process
MC1391907 | June 15 – We are announcing the ability to streamline benefits enrollment process in Dynamics 365 Human Resources. This feature will reach public preview on June 30, 2026.How does this affect me?This feature introduces major enhancements to benefits management:Year-round HSA/401(k) contribution changes: Allows employees to modify the HSA/401(k) contribution throughout the year. Today, these details can be modified only during the benefits enrollment…
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Microsoft Power Automate – Run Python scripts using current Python versions in desktop flows
MC1391903 | June 15 – We are announcing the ability to run Python scripts using current Python versions in desktop flows in Microsoft Power Automate. This feature will reach public preview on June 30, 2026.How does this affect me?Power Automate for desktop now supports running Python scripts using current Python versions in addition to existing legacy scripting capabilities. This enhancement addresses the limitations of the previous IronPython-based implementation and enables you to execute…
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Power Automate – Enable Process Intelligence Experience in object-centric process mining
MC1391882 | June 15 – We are announcing the availability of Process Intelligence Experience in object-centric process mining in Power Automate Process Mining. This feature will reach public preview on June 30, 2026. How does this affect me? Process Intelligence Experience makes process analysis easier and more intuitive. It gives teams one place to explore data, compare scenarios, and uncover insights faster—without jumping between tools. With support for object-centric process mining, you can…
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Microsoft Power Automate – Connect to local AI models from desktop flows
MC1391881 | June 15 – We are announcing the ability to connect to local AI models from desktop flows in Microsoft Power Automate. This feature will reach public preview on June 30, 2026. How does this affect me? You can now add AI to your desktop flows without sending data outside your environment. By running models locally, you’ll keep control of your data, meet privacy standards, and cut dependency on external services. Users can connect to a locally hosted model by providing the…
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Dynamics 365 Contact Center – Automate shift rotations for balanced workforce coverage
MC1391876 | June 15 – We are announcing the ability to automate shift rotations for balanced workforce coverage in Dynamics 365 Contact Center. This feature will public preview on June 30, 2026. How does this affect me? With this feature, supervisors can create shift rotation policies in Workforce Management to automatically rotate agents across recurring time slots on a configurable cadence. This feature is enabled by supervisors in Customer Service admin center (CSAC) under…
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Dynamics 365 Contact Center – Assign customers to a previously engaged expert
MC1391874 | June 15 – We are announcing the ability to assign customers to a previously engaged expert in Dynamics 365 Contact Center. This feature will reach public preview on June 30, 2026. How does this affect me? This feature automatically assigns customers to a previous or preferred expert, leading to lower handling times, improved expert efficiency, and more personalized support. By routing repeat or follow up conversations to the most recent or preferred expert within configurable time…
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