Message center announcements
August 3, 2026 – August 9, 2026
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(Updated) Migrate Free/Busy, MailTips, and Calendar Sharing before EWS deprecation
MC1446796 | August 7 – Exchange Web Services (EWS) deprecation starts October 1, 2026, affecting cross-tenant Free/Busy, MailTips, and Calendar Sharing. Migration to Microsoft 365 Cross-Tenant Access Policy begins September 2026. Check your tenant’s configurations and migrate before EWS shutdown on April 1, 2027, to avoid service disruption.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Updated service plan behavior for Copilot experiences
MC1405498 | August 6 – Microsoft 365 Copilot service plan updates will roll out by September 2026, simplifying control of Copilot experiences. Personal Content Mode is deprecated. Enabled plans grant Premium access; disabled plans provide basic Copilot Chat with limited data. Admins should review assignments and update guidance accordingly.
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Microsoft Teams: Microsoft Teams live chat retirement
MC1449174 | August 6 – Microsoft Teams live chat will be retired by mid-October 2026. New setups end August 2026, and support stops October 2026, disabling chat message relay. Organizations must remove the chat widget by October 5, 2026, notify users, and find alternative solutions. Historical chat data remains accessible.
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Microsoft Edge: Retirement of default unload event support
MC1449170 | August 6 – Microsoft Edge will stop running unload event handlers by default starting September 2026, requiring sites to explicitly permit them via Permissions Policy. Organizations should migrate to modern lifecycle events like visibilitychange and pagehide, update applications, and use provided policies temporarily during transition.
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(Updated) Transitioning Teams Android Device Management from Teams admin Center to the Teams Rooms Pro Management portal
MC1227622 | August 6 – Teams Android device management is transitioning from the Teams admin center to the Teams Rooms Pro Management portal by July 2026 (public cloud) and August-September 2026 (GCC environments). PMP will unify management for all Teams devices, with TAC device management deprecated by September 2026. Admins should prepare by reviewing updated guidance and updating documentation.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Front-of-room view control for Webinars and structured meetings in Teams Rooms on Android
MC1316231 | August 5 – Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android will default front-of-room displays to attendee view during webinars and structured meetings starting mid-June 2026, completing by August. Presenters keep full control via console, no impact on remote attendees, and no configuration needed. A Teams Rooms Pro license is required.
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(Updated) Express voice enrollment in Microsoft Teams
MC1197146 | August 5 – Express voice enrollment in Microsoft Teams enables quick voice profile registration for enhanced features like speaker recognition and improved transcripts. Rolling out mid-June to August 2026 for commercial tenants (excluding EDU), it is ON by default but can be managed or disabled by admins via PowerShell settings.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Rule-based enablement of Microsoft 365 third-party apps in the Teams admin center
MC1085133 | August 5 – Starting mid-April 2026, admins can manage Microsoft 365 certified third-party Teams apps via org-wide settings in the Teams admin center, enabling rule-based app availability control. The rollout is automatic, with the new control disabled by default. No tenant-wide changes occur without admin action.
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Microsoft Exchange Online: Prepare for Exchange Web Services retirement with EWSAllowedAppIDs
MC1447678 | August 5 – Exchange Web Services (EWS) in Exchange Online will retire starting October 1, 2026, with full retirement by April 1, 2027. Microsoft introduced EWSAllowedAppIDs, allowing admins to create an allow list of approved apps to manage EWS access and reduce disruption. Immediate preparation is recommended.
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(Updated) Microsoft Entra ID SSPR will require registered authentication methods starting November 9, 2026
MC1325414 | August 4 – Starting November 9, 2026, Microsoft Entra ID SSPR will require explicitly registered authentication methods for password reset verification, disallowing directory-sourced contact info unless registered. A registration campaign begins October 5, 2026. Organizations must ensure users register methods to avoid reset failures.
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(Updated) Copilot Notebooks: Suggested artifacts for faster content creation
MC1411727 | August 3 – Copilot Notebooks will proactively suggest relevant Word, Excel, and PowerPoint artifacts based on notebook content and Microsoft 365 context, enhancing content creation without extra prompts. Available by default from late August 2026, no admin setup is needed. Future support will include PDFs and Pages.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New chat sections for muted and meeting chats
MC1269864 | August 3 – Microsoft Teams will introduce two new chat sections—Muted chats (enabled by default) and Meeting chats (disabled by default)—to organize conversations. Rollout starts early September 2026, completing by end of October. Users can enable, disable, or reorder these sections; no admin action is needed.
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(Updated) Microsoft Defender for Office 365: Enhancing how we handle promotional mail
MC1279093 | August 3 – Microsoft Defender for Office 365 will tag promotional emails as “promotions” and can auto-move them to a Promotions folder, learning user preferences over time. Public preview starts mid-April 2026; general availability begins late July 2026. Admins can configure settings, and users can train the system by moving messages.
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(Updated) Microsoft OneNote: Multimodal recording in Copilot Notebooks on Windows
MC1405506 | August 3 – Microsoft is introducing multimodal capture in OneNote Copilot Notebooks on Windows, enabling users to record audio, images, and notes together. Copilot generates summaries, decisions, and action items from captured content. The feature rolls out worldwide from late August to mid-September 2026, requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, and can be disabled by admins.
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(Updated) Create charts on pages with AI in SharePoint
MC1282567 | August 7 – SharePoint will introduce an AI-assisted Charts web part for page authors to create interactive charts using plain-language prompts. Rollout starts late May 2026, requiring a Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) license. The feature is enabled by default, with no action needed from organizations.
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(Updated) Copilot settings in classic Outlook for Windows
MC1358831 | August 7 – Copilot settings will be added to classic Outlook for Windows under the File menu, allowing users to manage Copilot directly, including turning it on or off. Rollout begins June 2026 with general availability by August. No changes to licensing or admin controls; no action required.
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(Updated) Classic Outlook for Windows: User-initiated insights with Copilot
MC1311978 | August 7 – Classic Outlook for Windows will add user-initiated Copilot insights, allowing users to highlight email text and get contextual AI-generated explanations. Rolling out from May to September 2026, this feature is on by default for eligible Microsoft 365 Copilot users and integrates directly without extra add-ins.
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Viva Learning: Copilot experience transitions to Learning Agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot
MC1450135 | August 7 – The Viva Learning Copilot experience is transitioning to Learning Agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot, providing a unified, personalized learning experience. Rollout occurs from late June to August 2026 for all Viva Learning licensed users. Admins should review access, update materials, and manage deployment via Microsoft 365 controls.
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Microsoft Entra: Windows Hello for Business and macOS Platform SSO as standalone MFA factors
MC1450134 | August 7 – Microsoft Entra will recognize Windows Hello for Business and macOS Platform SSO as standalone MFA factors starting October 2026, allowing users to meet MFA requirements without additional passkeys. No configuration changes are needed, but organizations should update onboarding and documentation accordingly.
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Microsoft Entra: Users can register a passkey or passwordless sign-in as their first multifactor authentication method
MC1450133 | August 7 – Users can now register passkeys or passwordless sign-in as their first multifactor authentication method in Microsoft Entra, removing the prior requirement to register weaker methods first. This change, rolling out in phases from January 2026 to November 2027, aims to simplify adoption of phishing-resistant sign-in.
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Microsoft SharePoint: New report on Everyone except external users
MC1450131 | August 7 – A new SharePoint admin center report launching in August 2026 provides item-level visibility into permissions granted via “Everyone” and “Everyone except external users” groups. It helps administrators identify and remediate overshared content across SharePoint and OneDrive without changing existing permissions.
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OneNote: Multimodal capture in Copilot Notebooks (Android)
MC1450130 | August 7 – Microsoft 365 Copilot Notebooks’ multimodal capture—combining audio transcription, image capture, and typed notes—is expanding to OneNote for Android. Available from mid-August 2026, it generates AI-structured pages saved in Copilot Notebooks, requiring Microsoft 365 Copilot and SharePoint or OneDrive licenses. No admin action needed.
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Microsoft Purview: Adaptive scopes add lifecycle status evaluation controls for recipients and site owners
MC1450128 | August 7 – Microsoft Purview introduces lifecycle status controls for adaptive scopes, evaluating only active recipients and site owners by default. Administrators can include inactive or soft-deleted users as needed. Support for ISO 8601 durations in queries is added. Rollout begins mid-September 2026, with no immediate action required.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Copilot chat pane and Summary feature in OneNote Mobile (Android)
MC1309746 | August 7 – Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) users on OneNote Mobile (Android) will get a new Copilot chat pane with a Summary feature to generate concise summaries and ask questions about notes. Rollout begins mid-August 2026, requiring no admin action but license assignment and user awareness.
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Power Pages – Power Pages version 9.8.7.x Hotfix Release
MC1449988 | August 7 – Maintenance window start for Non-Production Environments: August 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM UTCMaintenance window end for Non-Production Environments: August 14, 2026, at 3:00 AM UTCMaintenance window start for Production Environments: August 15, 2026, at 6:00 PM UTCMaintenance window end for Production Environments: August 16, 2026, at 3:00 AM UTCThe Power Pages hotfix release 9.8.7.x will contain security enhancements for the Webapi and Entity…
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview: Migration tool in Unified Catalog to migrate classic glossary terms
MC1280564 | August 7 – Microsoft Purview planned a built-in migration tool to move classic glossary terms to Unified Catalog, but the general availability rollout has been canceled. Admins could choose to migrate or switch to Unified Catalog terms, with classic terms becoming read-only. Preparation guidance and compliance details were provided.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva: Create and customize Power BI reports
MC1426714 | August 7 – Microsoft Viva Insights will allow eligible users to create, customize, and save Power BI reports, including adjusting periods, filters, and layouts. Rollout begins early September 2026. Existing security and permissions apply. Admins can control feature access via Viva Feature Access Management. No admin action required.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Let customers book appointments directly from your website using the Customer Connect widget
MC1288532 | August 7 – Microsoft decided not to proceed with enabling appointment booking via the Customer Connect widget in Teams. The feature would have allowed website visitors to schedule appointments automatically added to staff calendars. No changes will occur until admins enable this, affecting Microsoft 365 Business users and Teams admins.
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(Updated) Exchange Online will prevent creation of duplicate Dynamic Distribution Groups
MC1420903 | August 7 – Exchange Online will block creation of exact duplicate Dynamic Distribution Groups starting late July 2026 to improve reliability and reduce redundancy. Existing DDGs remain unaffected. Administrators should update scripts to handle duplicate errors and review current DDGs. No action is needed for most organizations.
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Power Automate – Legacy chatbot retirement
MC1448890 | August 6 – Starting on September 2, 2026, the legacy chatbot experience in the Power Automate portal will no longer be available.How does this affect me?Users will be unable to access the legacy chatbot within the Power Automate portal. Access to help, documentation, and support resources is available through the Help (?) menu in the top-right corner of the command bar.This change does not affect existing flows, support channels, or other Power Automate…
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: New Copilot Pages will be stored in OneDrive for Business
MC1449182 | August 6 – Newly created Microsoft 365 Copilot Pages will be stored in OneDrive for Business starting mid-August 2026, enabling existing OneDrive governance, compliance, data protection, retention, and lifecycle management. Existing Copilot Pages remain unchanged. No user action is required, but admins should review related policies and communicate the change.
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Microsoft Entra ID: Review and disable SMS first-factor sign-in if it is not needed
MC1449181 | August 6 – Review and disable SMS first-factor sign-in in Microsoft Entra ID if not needed, as it poses phishing and fraud risks. Disabling it stops SMS-only sign-in but still allows SMS for MFA and password reset. Ensure users have alternative sign-in methods before disabling to avoid disruptions.
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Microsoft Purview: Data Loss Prevention and auto-labeling support for non-Microsoft applications
MC1449180 | August 6 – Microsoft Purview will support Data Loss Prevention and auto-labeling for non-Microsoft applications like Google Workspace, Box, and Salesforce via Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps connectors. Administrators can create and manage policies directly in Purview starting mid-August 2026, expanding compliance and data protection capabilities.
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(Updated) Viva Engage: New Recent feed in Home
MC1413304 | August 6 – Microsoft Viva Engage is adding a new Recent feed in Home, showing chronological content from followed communities, people, and priority communications alongside the existing personalized For you feed. This update, rolling out worldwide mid to late August 2026, requires no admin action but users can switch between feeds.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Enhanced IntelliFrame with AI data channel for intelligent cameras
MC1442614 | August 6 – Microsoft Teams is enhancing IntelliFrame for Teams Rooms on Windows with AI data channels on certified cameras, enabling faster speaker framing, participant recognition, and smoother views. Rolling out worldwide from mid-October to mid-November 2026, this feature is enabled by default and requires no admin action.
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(Updated) Notebooks in the M365 Copilot App
MC1420901 | August 6 – Microsoft 365 Copilot app will introduce updated Notebooks by late August 2026, integrating chats, content, and references for seamless project organization. Notebooks sync with OneNote without changes to existing data. No admin action is needed; users with a Copilot license will access this feature.
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(Updated) Microsoft Defender for Office 365: AIR Investigation Experience Improvements
MC1431377 | August 6 – Microsoft Defender for Office 365’s AIR experience will add a manual refresh button, replacing auto-refresh, and simplify investigation names by removing email subjects and UPNs. These changes improve performance, reduce network activity, and support data minimization. No admin action is required, but workflow updates are recommended.
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(Updated) Microsoft Copilot Analytics: Data export public preview for Copilot metrics in the Copilot dashboard
MC1173208 | August 6 – Microsoft is introducing a default-on, de-identified data export feature in the Copilot Dashboard for users with full company-level access. Available from December 2025 (preview) and September 2026 (general), it enables export of weekly, user-level Copilot usage metrics for analysis and licensing optimization.
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Dynamics 365 Contact Center – Split recordings speaker-wise in closed conversation view (Preview)
MC1443081 | August 6 – Update: Release of this feature has been updated. We are announcing the ability to split recordings by speaker in the closed conversation view in Dynamics 365 Contact Center. This feature will reach general availability on September 30, 2026.How does this affect me?This feature enables you to split recordings by speaker in the closed conversation view. This transforms the review process from a linear playback into a targeted, navigable experience. Supervisors…
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Dynamics 365 Customer Service – Classify emails in predefined taxonomy (categories and subcategories)
MC1448701 | August 6 – We are announcing the ability to classify emails in predefined taxonomy (categories and subcategories) for support automation with Case Management Agent in Dynamics 365 Customer Service. This feature will reach general availability on August 21, 2026.How does this affect me?This feature enhancement allows administrators to configure a set of custom taxonomies for email categories and subcategories and uses the Case Management Agent to automatically classify inbound emails as…
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Dynamics 365 Contact Center – Equip voice agents with custom voice
MC1448669 | August 6 – We are announcing the ability to equip voice agents with custom voice in Dynamics 365 Contact Center. This feature will be available in public preview on August 21, 2026. How does this affect me? Users will be able to connect an approved Azure custom neural voice to Dynamics 365 Contact Center and use it for self-service voice channels. Connected custom voices can be selected in the same way as other available voice options. What action do I need to…
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(Updated) Collect Diagnostics change to Get Diagnostics for Outlook Mobile and Mac
MC1308855 | August 6 – The Collect Diagnostics feature in Outlook Mobile and Outlook for Mac is renamed to Get Diagnostics, with diagnostic logs now sent to the Microsoft 365 diagnostics service instead of PowerLift. The rollout begins early August 2026, requiring updates to documentation and network allowlists but no user workflow or admin changes.
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Microsoft Purview | Endpoint DLP: Prepare for the macOS Golden Gate (version 27) accessibility permission change
MC1448378 | August 5 – Apple’s macOS Golden Gate (version 27) lets users disable Accessibility permissions despite MDM settings, affecting Microsoft Purview Endpoint DLP’s monitoring of Safari, Chrome, and Firefox. Endpoint DLP will treat these browsers as unallowed, increasing enforcement alerts. Organizations must update configurations, upgrade clients, and monitor device compliance by early September 2026.
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(Updated) Microsoft Edge: Microsoft 365 Copilot will support summarization and contextual grounding
MC1187682 | August 5 – Microsoft Edge for Business now supports Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat for summarizing and contextual grounding across browser tabs, Microsoft 365 documents, and YouTube videos. The feature is off by default, respects DLP policies, requires Entra ID sign-in, and will roll out fully by August 2026.
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(Updated) Microsoft Defender for Office 365: Localized default mark and notify email template
MC1387578 | August 5 – Microsoft Defender for Office 365 will localize the default “Mark and notify” email template to users’ preferred Outlook languages, improving clarity in user-reported message notifications. Rollout starts June 2026 worldwide, with no changes to message classification or custom templates. No action required.
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SharePoint Pages: Command bar menu and page state indicator updates
MC1448372 | August 5 – SharePoint Pages will update the command bar by reordering the +New menu, changing labels (e.g., Save and Close to Save and Exit), and adding a page status indicator showing Draft or Published states. Rollout starts August 2026, affecting site owners/editors only. No admin action required.
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(Updated) Add and upload your custom skills to OneDrive from within PowerPoint Copilot (Mac)
MC1441781 | August 5 – PowerPoint Copilot on Mac now lets users create, upload, and manage personal custom skills directly within the app, storing them in their OneDrive. This feature, rolling out worldwide from late July to mid-August 2026, enhances customization without requiring admin action.
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(Updated) Upload or add a custom skill with Copilot in PowerPoint (Web)
MC1441782 | August 5 – PowerPoint Copilot users can now upload and create personal custom skills directly within PowerPoint on the web, stored in their OneDrive. This feature, rolling out worldwide from late July to mid-August 2026, enhances customization without requiring admin action but recommends updating governance and support materials.
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Important: Migrate your Sign-in Risk Policy in Microsoft Entra ID Protection before October 1, 2026
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Plan for Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 end of support
MC1448328 | August 5 – What and why:Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 reaches end of support on January 12, 2027. As you plan to upgrade these devices to a supported version, you can purchase Extended Security Updates (ESU).Rollout schedule:September 1, 2026: Extended Security Updates (ESU) will be available for purchase.January 12, 2027: Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 will reach end of support.Impact on…
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(Updated) Assign open shifts in Microsoft Teams Shifts
MC1324280 | August 5 – Microsoft Teams Shifts introduces “Assign open shifts,” enabling managers to auto-assign open shifts based on availability, time off, and scheduling rules. Rolling out worldwide from mid-June to end of August 2026, the feature is optional and allows review before publishing. No action required from users.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Standardized preview experience for PowerPoint, Excel, and Word files
MC1310683 | August 5 – Microsoft Teams will standardize the preview experience for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files by end of August 2026, improving load times and reliability. PowerPoint and Excel previews are on iOS and Android; Word preview is on iOS only. The feature is enabled by default with no admin action needed.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams Town halls: Upload custom backgrounds in Manage what attendees see
MC1307982 | August 5 – Microsoft Teams will allow organizers and presenters of town hall events with Teams Premium licenses to upload custom background images in the “Manage what attendees see” feature. This rollout begins early June 2026, enhancing branded visuals behind presenters and shared content in supported layouts.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) support for Teams meetings and events
MC1323270 | August 5 – Microsoft Teams will support Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) for town halls and live events starting June 2026, offering improved streaming reliability and backup with automatic failover alongside existing RTMP. No user impact; admins must enable SRT in meeting policies and update event production accordingly.
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(Updated) Improved copy and paste support for @mentions and shared contacts in Microsoft Teams
MC1250273 | August 5 – Microsoft Teams will improve copy-paste support for @mentions and shared contacts by preserving interactive tags when valid in the destination. If invalid, tags revert to plain text with original display. Rollout occurs May to August 2026 across platforms, requiring no admin action and enhancing messaging consistency.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Building‑level insights on the Teams Rooms Pro Management portal recommended actions page
MC1257308 | August 5 – Microsoft Teams Rooms Pro Management portal will add building-level insights on the recommended actions page by mid-June to end August 2026. This feature highlights buildings with high Teams Rooms usage and remaining BYOD rooms, helping IT ensure consistent meeting experiences. It is enabled by default for eligible licenses. No action needed.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams town halls now support backup Real-Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP) streams
MC1261595 | August 5 – Microsoft Teams town halls will support a backup RTMP stream to improve reliability for large live events. If the primary stream fails, Teams automatically switches to the backup without affecting attendees. Rollout starts late April 2026 and completes by August 2026, requiring no admin action.
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(Updated) Co-organizer experience updates in Teams Webinars and Townhalls
MC688109 | August 5 – Co-organizers in Teams Webinars and Townhalls can now fully manage events, including editing details, publishing, and canceling, achieving parity with organizers. Rollout starts mid-January 2025 for targeted release and mid-June 2026 for general availability, with no preparation needed.
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Microsoft Teams: Report security concerns in Teams meetings
MC1446794 | August 5 – Microsoft Teams will introduce a “Report a meeting” feature starting August 2026, allowing users to report suspicious or malicious activity during meetings. Reports help security teams investigate threats via Microsoft Defender and Teams admin center. The feature is enabled by default, with administrative controls and data collection for security investigations.
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Microsoft Teams: Users can report security concerns in group calls
MC1447673 | August 5 – Microsoft Teams will introduce a “Report a call” feature for group calls, allowing users to report suspicious calls from call history. Administrators can review reports in Teams admin center and Microsoft Defender. The feature rolls out from August to October 2026 and is enabled by default.
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(Updated) Cowork in Frontier: New Value + Usage-based Billing
MC1393468 | August 5 – Microsoft 365 Copilot Cowork moves to general availability June 16, 2026, with usage-based billing required by July 1. Mobile rollout is delayed in some regions until August. Frontier users get early access to new features and GPT 5.5. Admins must configure billing by June 30 to avoid service disruption.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Scheduled Prompts moves to Microsoft 365 Connected Experiences
MC1447683 | August 5 – Scheduled Prompts in Microsoft 365 Copilot will move from the Optional Connected Experiences policy to Microsoft 365 Connected Experiences by late August 2026. This change affects governance and compliance controls but not user functionality. Administrators should review and update policies accordingly; most organizations need no action.
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Microsoft Teams: Enhanced live captions settings and right-side panel view
MC1447682 | August 5 – Microsoft Teams is enhancing live captions with a new right-side panel view and a consolidated settings menu for easier configuration. Users can auto-enable captions, submit feedback, and benefit from synchronized translation settings. Rollout begins mid-August 2026 with no admin action required.
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Microsoft Viva Engage: Custom branding for tenant-wide visual identity
MC1447681 | August 5 – Microsoft Viva Engage introduces Custom Branding, allowing admins to apply tenant-wide brand name, logos, and theme color via a Brand Center. This overrides individual user themes and Microsoft 365 org themes within Viva Engage. Rollout begins mid-August 2026, with preview and publishing controls for admins.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Unified management experience for connectors in the Microsoft 365 admin center
MC1447677 | August 5 – Microsoft 365 Copilot connector management will be unified in the Microsoft 365 admin center (Copilot > Connectors) starting early August 2026. This simplifies administration and discovery without changing governance, security, or compliance controls. No action is required before rollout; administrators should update documentation and inform teams.
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Updates available for Microsoft 365 Apps for Current Channel
MC1447636 | August 4 – We’ve released updates to the following update channel for Microsoft 365 Apps: Current Channel
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Updated handling of entity inserts in the Copilot Chat input box
MC1230892 | August 4 – Starting mid-August 2026, Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Chat will update entity insertion so entity names no longer appear as text in the input box, creating cleaner prompts. This change is default for all tenants, requires no admin action, and affects all commercial cloud users.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention: New guided diagnostics experience for DLP
MC1293479 | August 4 – Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention will introduce a new guided diagnostics experience by October 2026, enhancing visibility into DLP policy evaluation and actions. Eligible tenants get Security Copilot-powered insights for troubleshooting and optimization. Existing policies and enforcement remain unchanged, with no impact on user workflows.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Data Lifecycle Management – Archive OneDrive and SharePoint files under retention
MC1325441 | August 4 – Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management will add an Archive option to retention policies, enabling admins to move inactive SharePoint and OneDrive files to Microsoft 365 Archive. Archived content remains compliant and discoverable but is excluded from Copilot indexing. Rollout begins mid-August 2026, requiring admin configuration.
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(Updated) Clearer RSVP selection in Outlook Mobile
MC1269211 | August 4 – Outlook Mobile will highlight users’ selected RSVP (Yes, Maybe, No) for meetings, improving visibility. Rollout starts mid-September 2026 and completes by mid-October 2026, affecting all iOS and Android users worldwide, GCC, and GCC High tenants. No admin action needed; feature enabled by default.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Stricter external access controls for federated chats
MC1423114 | August 4 – Microsoft Teams will introduce two new PowerShell controls by late September 2026 to enforce stricter external access and mutual federation policies in federated group chats. These controls, disabled by default, help admins limit chat participation to approved external users and ensure mutual federation compliance, with automatic removal of non-compliant participants.
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(Updated) Planner is now available in Outlook and Microsoft 365 Copilot
MC1309747 | August 4 – Microsoft Planner is now integrated directly into Outlook (web and new Windows version) and Microsoft 365 Copilot, enabling users to manage personal and shared tasks alongside email and calendar. The rollout begins early August 2026, is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and respects existing permissions and policies.
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(Updated) Microsoft SharePoint: Restricted content discovery enhancements for Copilot and Microsoft 365 search
MC1427972 | August 4 – Microsoft is enhancing SharePoint’s Restricted Content Discovery (RCD) to limit content visibility in Copilot and Microsoft 365 search, starting late July 2026. Files on RCD-enabled sites won’t appear in AI-powered search or Copilot, and AI entry points will be removed, ensuring better compliance and content control.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Breakout rooms now supported in meetings with up to 1,000 attendees
MC1330891 | August 4 – Microsoft Teams now supports breakout rooms in meetings with up to 1,000 attendees, allowing up to 200 breakout rooms per meeting. Rollout begins early July 2026 for Targeted Release and mid-August 2026 for General Availability. No action is required; the feature is enabled by default.
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Microsoft Teams: Interpreter agent support in Teams Rooms on Android
MC1446807 | August 3 – Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android will support real-time Interpreter agent for up to nine languages, enabling multilingual meetings with voice simulation. Available late August 2026, it requires a Teams Rooms Pro license, includes 20 hours of interpretation monthly, and offers admin controls via Teams meeting policies. No action required.
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Microsoft Viva: Targeted audience surveys in the Copilot dashboard
MC1446805 | August 3 – Microsoft Viva introduces targeted audience surveys in the Copilot dashboard, enabling authorized users to send Viva Pulse surveys to predefined Copilot user groups dynamically based on dashboard data. The feature rolls out from mid-August to late September 2026, is enabled by default, and can be managed by admins.
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SharePoint Pages: Flexible Section Authoring Improvements
MC1446804 | August 3 – SharePoint Pages will enhance Flexible Sections with visual and persistent layout guides, easier resizing, and the ability to convert standard sections without losing content. These improvements, rolling out worldwide in August 2026, aim to simplify page authoring and ensure consistent layouts across devices. No admin action is needed.
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Microsoft Teams: Multilingual meeting recaps support personalized recap translation
MC1446799 | August 3 – Microsoft Teams will personalize meeting recaps by displaying them initially in each participant’s selected translation or interpretation language, with an option to change languages afterward. This enhances multilingual collaboration and accessibility. The feature rolls out globally from August 2026 and requires no admin action.
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Microsoft Teams: Modernized Gallery view in Teams Rooms on Android
MC1446797 | August 3 – Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android will receive a modernized Gallery view in mid-August 2026, aligning it with Windows. Updates include consistent participant tile ratios, video prioritization, stable gallery behavior, and new admin controls. No action is required before rollout; admins can configure settings post-update.
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UPDATED: Catalog search functionality might be unavailable or return incomplete results
MC1444442 | August 3 – UPDATED August 3, 2026, 2:56 PM PST: Resolution efforts for this issue were completed during the weekend of August 1, 2026, and search functionality in the Microsoft Update Catalog was returned to normal.July 31, 2026, 6:42 PM PST: We are working to restore search functionality in the…
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(Updated) Use OneDrive-stored user-defined custom skills in PowerPoint Copilot (Mac)
MC1434581 | August 3 – PowerPoint Copilot for Mac will support personal custom skills stored in OneDrive, allowing users to upload skill folders with a SKILL.md file. These skills appear in Copilot’s Skills menu and can be managed individually via a new Manage Skills pane. Rollout starts late July 2026.
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(Updated) Use OneDrive stored user defined custom skills in PowerPoint Copilot (web)
MC1434580 | August 3 – PowerPoint Copilot on the web will support personal custom skills stored in OneDrive, visible only to the user. Users can upload skill folders with a SKILL.md file and manage skills via a new interface. Rollout starts late July 2026, requiring no admin action but recommending governance and training updates.
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(Updated) Use OneDrive-stored user-defined custom skills in PowerPoint Copilot (Desktop)
MC1434582 | August 3 – PowerPoint Copilot will support personal custom skills stored in OneDrive, appearing in the Copilot Skills menu. Users can upload skill folders with a SKILL.md file, enable/disable skills via a new Manage Skills interface, enhancing customization without admin action. Rollout completes by early August 2026.
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Power Platform – New Continuous Access Evaluation (CAE) rollout nearing completion
MC1446723 | August 3 – As part of our ongoing security improvements for Power Platform, the Continuous Access Evaluation (CAE) rollout for user sign-in flows in Dataverse is now entering its final stage across public cloud environments. This change affects interactive user access to Dataverse and relies on Microsoft Entra Conditional Access policies for near real-time session evaluation. We expect to complete the rollout by the week of August 10, 2026. Once the rollout is complete, we will follow up with a General…
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(Updated) OneDrive for Business: Improved Windows Desktop sync error messages for max path length
MC1422063 | August 3 – OneDrive for Business on Windows will improve sync error messages for file paths exceeding 520 characters, guiding users to rename or move items without stopping sync. Rollout starts mid-August 2026, requiring no admin action but reducing support tickets and troubleshooting time.
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(Updated) Microsoft Edge: Upgraded Copilot new tab page
MC1440972 | August 3 – Microsoft Edge’s upgraded Copilot new tab page integrates Microsoft 365 Copilot chat, web search, and work content into one experience with enhanced chat, compose features, work cards, and a refreshed design. It requires a Copilot license and can be enabled by admins via policy, rolling out from mid-August to mid-September 2026.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot app: Branded footer customization
MC1238432 | August 3 – Starting August 2026, admins can add their organization’s logo as a branded footer in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app to confirm a trusted environment. This feature is off by default, requires admin setup in the Microsoft 365 admin center, and applies organization-wide using the default theme logo.
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Microsoft Planner: Task details side pane experience
MC1422054 | August 3 – Microsoft Planner will introduce a task details side pane by mid-August 2026, allowing users to view and edit tasks without leaving their main view. This feature, enabled by default on web and Teams, supports key task fields, remembers user preferences, and requires no admin action.
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Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention: Unified data access messages in Microsoft 365 Copilot
MC1441773 | August 3 – Microsoft 365 Copilot now shows a consistent message when Microsoft Purview DLP policies restrict content access or processing. This update improves transparency by standardizing notifications across Copilot experiences, requiring no user action, and rolling out worldwide by July 2026. Administrators should update guidance accordingly.
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Microsoft Copilot for Outlook: New Copilot entry point in Classic Outlook
MC1441784 | August 3 – Microsoft is updating the Copilot entry point in classic Outlook to a new location next to the ribbon, offering AI-powered, contextual recommendations. This change, rolling out worldwide from late August to October 2026, requires no action but should be communicated to users and support teams.
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Dynamics 365 Project Operations – Enable time phasing of quote and contract lines
MC1446371 | August 3 – We are announcing the ability to enable time phasing of quote and contract lines in Dynamics 365 Project Operations. This feature will reach general availability on September 30, 2026. How does this affect me? With this feature, correct sales and cost prices in quotes and contracts are automatically updated based on the effective date. This automation reduces the manual work needed to track and update prices. It also lowers the risk of errors and discrepancies in pricing….
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Dynamics 365 Contact Center – Assign conversation to expert who engaged with the customer previously
MC1446228 | August 3 – We are announcing the ability to assign conversations to experts who engaged with the customer previously in Dynamics 365 Contact Center. This feature will reach general availability on August 28, 2026. How does this affect me? This feature will enable users to assign conversations to a previously engaged or preferred expert, leveraging historical interaction context, queue membership alignment, and expert availability, to ensure customers are reconnected with experts who…
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Power Platform – Manage agent security with enhanced admin controls
MC1446227 | August 3 – We are announcing the ability to manage agent security with enhanced admin controls in Power Platform. This feature will reach general availability on September 2, 2026. How does this affect me? This feature introduces advanced governance controls that enable administrators to centrally define authentication and access policies for agents at the environment or environment group level within the Power Platform admin center. These controls are designed to standardize…
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Copilot Studio – Block the use of maker-provided credentials for authentication
MC1446172 | August 3 – We are announcing the ability to block the use of maker-provided credentials for authentication in Copilot Studio. This feature will reach general availability on August 25, 2026. How does this affect me? This feature provides admins with enhanced control over authentication by allowing them to restrict the use of maker-provided credentials across all tools within an agent. With this control in place, only end-user credentials can be used for authentication, ensuring a more…
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