Message center announcements
August 17, 2026 – August 23, 2026
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Microsoft Edge: Retirement of Windows Information Protection (WIP) and Microsoft Defender Application Guard (MDAG)
MC1459132 | August 21 – Microsoft Edge will retire support for Windows Information Protection (WIP) and Microsoft Defender Application Guard (MDAG) by late September 2026. Organizations using these on Windows 10 must migrate to Microsoft Purview solutions and Edge’s built-in security features, as these capabilities are already removed in Windows 11 version 24H2.
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SharePoint Page and News Post: Content Update flow in the FAQ web part will be retired
MC1458479 | August 21 – The SharePoint FAQ web part’s Content Update flow, which provided AI-generated answer suggestions, will be retired worldwide by late September 2026. Authors must manually edit FAQs going forward. Existing content remains unaffected, no admin action is needed, but authors should be informed and training updated accordingly.
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Microsoft Entra ID: Retirement of custom CSS layout and positioning properties in company branding
MC1458474 | August 21 – Microsoft Entra ID will retire custom CSS layout and positioning properties in company branding by late October 2026 to enhance security and reduce phishing risks. Organizations using these properties must update branding configurations before then; new use will be blocked from July 21, 2026. Branding will revert to default layouts after retirement.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams Rooms: Identify in-room participants with IntelliFrame people labels
MC1419798 | August 20 – Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows will introduce IntelliFrame people labels by mid-October 2026, automatically identifying enrolled in-room participants with name labels and contact cards for remote attendees. This feature enhances hybrid meetings, requires Teams Rooms Pro licenses, supports voice and face recognition enrollment, and can be managed via Teams meeting policies.
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(Updated) Default visibility of additional profile card properties in Microsoft 365 profile cards
MC1438571 | August 20 – Microsoft 365 will change the default visibility of 11 profile card properties to display by default when populated, starting late September 2026. Administrators can review and hide specific properties using Microsoft Graph APIs before rollout. Visibility remains manageable post-rollout via the admin center.
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Tenant will be auto-enabled into Microsoft Defender Unified RBAC
MC1457836 | August 19 – Microsoft Defender Unified RBAC will auto-enable on tenants starting late September 2026, completing by December 2026. It unifies access management across Defender and Sentinel workloads, importing existing roles with a 30-day notification period before activation. Opt-out is available post-activation; other Microsoft permissions remain unchanged.
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Microsoft Purview | Data Lifecycle Management – Hard delete OneDrive and SharePoint files with priority cleanup workflow
MC1261587 | August 19 – Microsoft Purview introduces a priority cleanup workflow enabling admins to hard delete specific OneDrive and SharePoint content, even under retention or holds, with required eDiscovery approval. Rolling out from mid-August to mid-November 2026, this feature requires explicit admin setup and supports compliance monitoring.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Data Security Triage Agent Summaries for DLP Alerts in Microsoft Defender XDR
MC1255406 | August 17 – Microsoft Purview introduces AI-generated summaries and categorizations for DLP alerts within Microsoft Defender XDR, aiding security analysts in triage. The Data Security Triage Agent can be deployed from Defender XDR, with management in Purview. Rollout starts April 2026 (preview) and August 2027 (GA). Existing policies remain unchanged.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Profanity filter disabled by default for live captions
MC1324286 | August 17 – Microsoft Teams will disable the profanity filter by default for live captions starting mid-June 2026, improving caption accuracy and accessibility. Users can enable or disable the filter anytime. No admin action is required, but informing support teams and users is recommended. This applies to all Microsoft 365 tenants using Teams.
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Power Pages – Power Pages version 9.8.8.x Early Upgrade Release
MC1459779 | August 22 – Maintenance window start: August 23, 2026, at 6:00 PM UTC Maintenance window end: August 24, 2026, at 3:00 AM UTC This is the early upgrade deployment of Power Pages version
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Power Pages – Power Pages version 9.8.8.x Pre-Production Release
MC1459760 | August 22 – Maintenance window start: September 2, 2026, at 6:00 PM UTC Maintenance window end: September 3, 2026, at 3:00 AM UTC This is the pre-production deployment of Power Pages version 9.8.8.x for Microsoft Dynamics 365. This deployment includes an updated website host and no solution update. This release contains fixes for issues reported by customers as well as performance and security updates. Release notes for this release can be viewed…
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot app update: Simpler Copilot access
MC1454108 | August 21 – Microsoft 365 Copilot app is updating to a unified app for personal and work accounts with clearer visual cues, a simpler name and icon, and a new web URL (copilot.cloud.microsoft). Rollout begins mid-August 2026, with no changes to security, compliance, or enterprise controls.
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Communicator app enters Public Preview
MC1459143 | August 21 – Communicator, a new Microsoft Teams app for creating and managing targeted organizational announcements with acknowledgment tracking, enters Public Preview from mid-August 2026 to mid-January 2027. Administrators should prepare by installing the app and bot, adjusting policies, and updating training materials.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Personalized Copilot Suggestions Coming to Frontier
MC1459142 | August 21 – Microsoft 365 Copilot will introduce personalized AI suggestions in Copilot Chat for eligible Frontier program users starting early August 2026. These contextual prompts help users discover AI use cases based on their work patterns. No admin action is needed; users can choose to engage with suggestions.
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Microsoft Teams: Admin policy to automatically block identified external meeting bots from joining meetings
MC1459141 | August 21 – Microsoft Teams will introduce a new admin policy, starting August 2026, allowing automatic blocking of identified external meeting bots from joining meetings. This enhances meeting security by giving admins control over bots. The policy is off by default and requires admin activation and evaluation before deployment.
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New in Microsoft 365 Copilot: Self-serve Copilot Connectors
MC1459140 | August 21 – Microsoft 365 Copilot now offers self-serve connectors, allowing users to securely sync external data like Jira and Confluence with their credentials. Administrators control connector availability and rollout. This feature enhances information discovery in Copilot Chat and Microsoft Search, with a worldwide rollout from August to October 2026.
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Microsoft Teams: Local Pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) controls for Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows
MC1459138 | August 21 – Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows will add native local Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) camera controls for compatible mechanical or optical PTZ cameras, allowing users to adjust cameras directly from the room console during meetings. Rollout starts September 2026, requires no action, and support for digital PTZ will come later.
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Microsoft 365 admin center: Usage reports migrating to new domains
MC1459136 | August 21 – Microsoft 365 admin center Usage reports domains will change starting mid-August 2026, with current and new domains active in parallel for at least 30 days. Organizations must update firewall, proxy, and scripts to include new domains to avoid access issues. Redirects and domain retirements will be announced later.
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Microsoft Entra ID: Passkey support for B2B users
MC1459133 | August 21 – Microsoft Entra ID will support passkey registration and sign-in for B2B users to meet resource tenant MFA requirements, enhancing phishing resistance. This feature, enabled by default, rolls out from October 2026 to February 2027, requiring no admin action but recommending policy reviews to align user scopes and MFA settings.
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Microsoft Teams: Prepare custom apps for private and shared channel compatibility
MC1459131 | August 21 – Microsoft Teams will roll out a feature by September 2026 to help admins identify custom line-of-business apps needing updates for private and shared channel compatibility. Updating these apps ensures business continuity, reduces support issues, and maintains app access across evolving channel experiences.
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Improved capabilities for files with Copilot in OneDrive Web
MC1459130 | August 21 – Copilot in OneDrive Web enables users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license to find, understand, analyze, create, and act on files using natural language without opening each file. It respects existing permissions and governance, rolling out from August 2026 as an opt-out preview with unified controls for OneDrive and SharePoint.
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Microsoft Viva: Viva Learning retirement of Microsoft 365 training content
MC1459129 | August 21 – Microsoft is retiring 161 Microsoft 365 training modules and selected articles from Viva Learning on September 21, 2026, removing outdated content. Learning administrators should update learning paths, notify users, and encourage completion of in-progress training before retirement. Replacement content will be provided where available.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Introducing Microsoft Scout, an always-on personal agent
MC1332811 | August 21 – Microsoft Scout is an always-on personal Autopilot agent integrated across Microsoft 365 apps, acting autonomously within organizational policies. Available now in Frontier preview on Windows and macOS, it requires admin enablement, Intune policy configuration, and GitHub Copilot licensing. It respects security and compliance guardrails.
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(Updated) Microsoft Defender for Office 365: Localized default mark and notify email template
MC1387578 | August 21 – Microsoft Defender for Office 365 will localize the default “Mark and notify” email template based on users’ Outlook language settings, improving clarity in user-reported message notifications. Rollout starts June 2026 worldwide, completing by September 2026. No action is required; admins may inform users and review settings.
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Preparing the Windows ecosystem for next-generation code signing
MC1458947 | August 21 – What and why:Microsoft is preparing the Windows ecosystem for next-generation code signing to strengthen software supply chain security and improve trust in signed software. As cryptographic standards evolve, Microsoft is introducing newer signing technologies and guidance to help ensure the continued security and compatibility of Windows applications and drivers.Rollout schedule:Microsoft guidance is already…
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: In‑meeting toggle to turn Meeting AI on or off
MC1319216 | August 21 – Microsoft Teams will add a toggle for licensed organizers and presenters to turn Meeting AI (Copilot and Facilitator) on or off during meetings, starting mid-August 2026. Turning off AI also disables recording and transcription. The feature respects existing policies, requires no action, and includes updated training recommendations.
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Filter Messages by Events
MC1458484 | August 21 – Outlook will add an “Events” filter to help users quickly find calendar invitations and event-related messages. Rolling out globally from late August to September 2026, it requires no admin action but suggests updating user communications and support materials.
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OneDrive macOS Native Sync Engine
MC1458483 | August 21 – OneDrive for macOS will adopt a new Native Sync Engine by late November 2026, enhancing sync speed, reliability, and resource efficiency. Synced SharePoint libraries appear separately in Finder. No admin action is required, but user notifications and documentation updates are recommended.
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Improved OneDrive experience in Apple Files app
MC1458481 | August 21 – OneDrive’s integration with the Apple Files app on iOS will improve upload status visibility. Read-only shared OneDrive and SharePoint locations will no longer appear in Apple Files but remain accessible via the OneDrive app. Users can use “Add to OneDrive” to access and edit content in Apple Files. Rollout: mid-August to mid-September 2026. No admin action required.
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Microsoft Edge: Security Update Alerts in the Edge management service
MC1458480 | August 21 – Administrators can set severity thresholds to receive alerts for Microsoft Edge updates with significant security fixes, including zero-day patches. This feature, rolling out worldwide in August 2026, requires no admin action and helps prioritize important updates while reducing routine notifications.
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AI overview for SharePoint News posts in the SharePoint app for Teams
MC1458477 | August 21 – Users with eligible Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses can access AI-generated audio summaries of SharePoint News posts in the SharePoint app for Teams starting mid-August 2026. No action is needed, and administrators can manage access via licensing controls. The feature complies with data residency and processing commitments.
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Microsoft Outlook: Classic Outlook theme experience for Outlook on the web and Outlook for Windows
MC1458476 | August 21 – Microsoft is introducing an optional setting in Outlook on the web and new Outlook for Windows to mimic classic Outlook’s look and feel. It helps users transitioning from classic Outlook by adjusting visual style and layout. The setting is off by default, can be toggled anytime, and rolls out globally from August to October 2026. No admin action is required.
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Simplified Copilot experience in Microsoft Teams
MC1458472 | August 21 – Microsoft Teams’ Copilot experience will be simplified with a chat-centered design, improved navigation, updated chat layout, Work IQ controls, and a new Tasks view in full-screen mode. The update, available September 2026, requires no user action but administrators should update training and support materials accordingly.
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Simplified Copilot experience in Microsoft Outlook
MC1458470 | August 21 – Microsoft Outlook’s Copilot experience will be refreshed by September 2026 with a simplified, chat-centered design in both full-page and side pane views. Enhancements include improved navigation, chat layout, agent interaction, and Work IQ controls. No user or admin action is needed; administrators should update related documentation and inform users.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Teams Events Attendance and Engagement Report Policy
MC1455014 | August 21 – Microsoft Teams now separates attendance and engagement report controls for Teams Events from Teams Meetings via a new CsTeamsEventsPolicy. Rollout begins mid-October 2026. Administrators can independently configure report access with four policy options. Review and update policies and documentation accordingly after rollout.
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Dynamics 365 Customer Service – Review historical quality metrics in a unified dashboard
MC1458438 | August 20 – We are announcing the ability to review historical quality metrics in a unified dashboard in Dynamics 365 Customer Service. This feature will reach public preview on September 4, 2026.How does this affect me?This feature provides visibility into quality scores across record types, evaluation criteria, and individual sections via the Quality Evaluation Historical Dashboard. You can view quality scores and trends across selected date ranges, with up to two years of historical…
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Channel agent orchestration with GitHub, Asana, and Jira via Model Context Protocol (MCP)
MC1182703 | August 20 – Microsoft Teams’ Channel Agent integration with GitHub, Asana, and Jira via Model Context Protocol (MCP) rollout is paused. This feature enables task orchestration across tools within Teams, requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, and will be previewed with admin enablement when resumed.
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(Updated) OneDrive for the web: Document library views now available in OneDrive
MC1423118 | August 20 – OneDrive for the web now lets users access, switch, create, and manage SharePoint document library views directly within OneDrive, enhancing productivity without changing data or permissions. The feature rolls out worldwide from mid-July to late August 2026 and is enabled by default. No action is required.
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Power Platform admin center – Cost controls – Draw from tenant credit pool
MC1458282 | August 20 – We are announcing the Cost controls – Draw from tenant credit pool rule in Power Platform admin center. This feature will reach general availability on August 26, 2026.How does this affect me?The Cost controls – Draw from tenant credit pool rule will allow users to enable or disable whether environments can draw from the available capacity in the tenant when they reach their credit allocation or have no allocation set. By default, the “Draw from the available capacity in…
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New PowerShell scripts to manage Windows settings backup data
MC1458268 | August 20 – What and why:You can now use PowerShell scripts to manage Windows settings backup data and profiles. View and export backup data and device profiles or delete a user’s backup data for governance, retention, and support scenarios. Note: Deleting a user’s backup data is permanent and irreversible. The scripts provide a simpler alternative to working directly with Microsoft Graph beta APIs.The scripts are intended for authorized IT,…
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(Updated) Power BI integration with Microsoft 365 Copilot
MC1323266 | August 19 – Starting mid-June 2026, Microsoft 365 Copilot will answer questions using Power BI data for Frontier-enrolled organizations, respecting existing permissions. The feature is enabled by default, with admin controls available. Rollout spans Frontier and worldwide through early September 2026, requiring Microsoft 365 Copilot Premium and Power BI licenses.
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(Updated) Copilot Chat can float over your Outlook iPad and Mac window
MC1454996 | August 19 – Copilot Chat in Outlook for Mac and iPad can now be popped out into a floating, resizable window for easier multitasking. This feature, enabled by default, will roll out worldwide from late August to mid-September 2026. No action is required, but user notification is recommended.
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Viva Connections multi-home site management moving to SharePoint admin center
MC1457839 | August 19 – Viva Connections multi-home site management is moving from the Microsoft 365 admin center to the SharePoint admin center, consolidating administration and upgrading legacy experiences to full Home sites. Rollout starts early September 2026, completing mid-September, with no pre-rollout action required.
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Microsoft OneDrive: New policies to control file exclusions
MC1457838 | August 19 – Microsoft is introducing new OneDrive policies allowing users to manage their own file-level exclusions by default, while admins can restrict this via policies. From October 5, 2026, .db-wal files will be excluded from sync by default. Folder-level exclusions are not included in this update.
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(Updated) Create and edit SharePoint pages with Copilot-powered AI
MC1282683 | August 19 – SharePoint page editors with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license can use a new AI-powered authoring panel to create and edit pages via natural language prompts, leveraging existing content. Rollout began in April 2026 but is currently paused. The feature is enabled by default and allows switching between AI and manual editing.
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(Updated) Viva Glint: Copilot-enhanced topic assignment for employee feedback comments
MC1420897 | August 19 – Microsoft Viva Glint will launch Copilot-enhanced topic assignment for employee feedback in late August 2026, adding five new topics. Controlled by the existing VFAM toggle, it improves feedback categorization accuracy and applies initially to ad-hoc and recurring surveys. Organizations should review governance and update processes accordingly.
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Power Pages- Information regarding the end of support for Wildcard (*) in the Web API field configuration
MC1457694 | August 19 – Starting on September 14, 2026, Wildcard (*) in the Web API field configuration will have reached end of support.How does this affect me?After September 14, 2026, support for the Wildcard value (*) in the Web API field configuration will be removed in phases over the following weeks.The Wildcard (*) configuration exposes all columns in a Dataverse table through the Power Pages Web API. To improve security and align with least-privilege access principles, Power Pages…
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Task Manager features for visibility into AI workloads
MC1457685 | August 19 – What and why:You can use Windows Task Manager for deeper visibility into AI workloads running on a device. Specifically, per-process activity for the neural processing unit (NPU) and graphics processing unit (GPU) neural engine now appear on the Processes and Performance tabs, alongside other familiar data.Rollout schedule:These Task Manager enhancements became available on some newer devices in the May and June 2026…
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Updates available for Microsoft 365 Apps for Current Channel
MC1457335 | August 19 – We’ve released updates to the following update channel for Microsoft 365 Apps: Current Channel
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(Updated) Microsoft Entra: Upcoming changes to federatedTokenValidationPolicy default settings
MC1303719 | August 18 – Microsoft Entra will update federatedTokenValidationPolicy by mid-August 2026 to block federated sign-ins when internalDomainFederation doesn’t match the user’s UPN domain, enhancing security. This affects federated domains configured before December 2025. Admins can customize the policy via Microsoft Graph but it’s discouraged.
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Microsoft Outlook: Drag and drop calendar events to reschedule meetings
MC1457230 | August 18 – Microsoft Outlook will support drag-and-drop rescheduling of calendar events in day and multi-day views starting late August 2026. Users can move only their own events directly on the calendar without admin setup. No action is required, but notifying users and updating training is recommended.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Import Executive Assistant data with People connectors
MC1457229 | August 18 – Microsoft 365 People connectors now ingest Executive Assistant data from external HR systems like SAP SuccessFactors and Workday into Microsoft 365 profiles. This data appears across Microsoft 365 experiences, including Copilot, aiding contact identification. Admins manage data ingestion and source precedence; no user action is required.
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Microsoft Viva: Viva Glint: Configure user and survey data retention for deleted users in Viva Glint
MC1457227 | August 18 – Microsoft Viva Glint introduces a new admin control to configure retention or deletion of survey responses and identifiable user data when users are permanently deleted. This consolidates previous settings into one, effective September 2026, helping organizations align data retention with policies and process Microsoft Entra deletion signals accordingly.
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Microsoft OneDrive: Refreshed file browsing and filtering experience in OneDrive Web
MC1457226 | August 18 – OneDrive for the web will update its file browsing to match the modern SharePoint experience, featuring improved navigation and enhanced filtering across views. This rollout begins mid-August 2026, is enabled by default, and requires no user action but recommends updating training and support materials.
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(Updated) Discussion post previews coming to Viva Engage
MC1413302 | August 18 – Viva Engage will add discussion post previews by late August to early September 2026, allowing users to review formatting and presentation before publishing. The feature is automatic, requires no admin setup, and affects all Viva Engage users. Organizations should inform users and update training accordingly.
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(Updated) Microsoft Entra: Windows Hello for Business and macOS Platform SSO as standalone MFA factors
MC1450134 | August 18 – 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 MFA registration guidance accordingly.
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(Updated) Microsoft Edge: Upgraded Copilot new tab page
MC1440972 | August 18 – 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, suggested actions, and work cards. It rolls out from early to mid-September 2026, is off by default, and requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Use multiple phone lines on Teams mobile
MC1402306 | August 18 – Microsoft Teams Phone will support managing multiple phone lines on the Teams mobile app starting late July 2026, completing by August end. Users can select lines for calls, return calls by line, and view unified call history. No action is required; admins may manage numbers post-rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Human interpreter listening mode supported in Teams Rooms on Windows
MC1387521 | August 18 – Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows with Teams Rooms Pro will support human interpreter listening mode starting July 2026, allowing participants to select and switch interpretation languages during meetings. The feature enhances multilingual collaboration, requires organizer enablement, and involves no admin action.
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Power Platform – New Continuous Access Evaluation (CAE) announcement
MC1454234 | August 18 – We are announcing Continuous Access Evaluation (CAE) rollout for user sign-in flows to Dataverse as part of ongoing security enhancements for Power Platform. This change affects interactive user access to Dataverse and relies on Microsoft Entra Conditional Access policies for near real-time session evaluation. This rollout will begin on August 17, 2026, starting with early release…
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Windows device recovery in 2026: A guide for IT pros
MC1457106 | August 18 – What and why:Over the past year, more tools became available to help you restore user productivity quickly. A new scenario-based guide can help you identify and choose the right recovery approach. Scenarios and solutions range from more to less common. Whether you’re defending against the next widespread outage or helping a single user get back to work, these capabilities work together to reduce downtime, minimize data loss, and keep your organization…
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Microsoft Viva Learning: AI Skills Navigator content available in Learning Agent
MC1454381 | August 18 – Microsoft Viva Learning integrates AI Skills Navigator content into Learning Agent, enabling users to find curated AI and Copilot training via natural language queries. Available worldwide from mid-August 2026, it offers courses, videos, and credentials by default, requiring no action but recommending admin awareness.
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Microsoft Copilot app: Opt in selected devices to test the updated Copilot desktop app
MC1457084 | August 18 – Starting August 18, 2026, administrators can opt in selected Windows and Mac devices to test the updated Microsoft Copilot desktop app with a Chromium-based architecture before its broader rollout in mid-September. The update offers a unified experience for personal and work accounts, with unchanged security and compliance controls.
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Microsoft Purview | Data Lifecycle Management: Retention based on “last accessed” for OneDrive and SharePoint files
MC999442 | August 18 – Microsoft Purview will soon allow admins to apply retention policies based on the “last accessed” date for OneDrive and SharePoint files, starting preview in October 2026 and general availability by January 2027. This helps delete obsolete data and improves Microsoft 365 Copilot responses. No admin action is needed before rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Copilot chat pane and Summary feature in OneNote Mobile (Android)
MC1309746 | August 18 – Microsoft 365 Copilot introduces a new Copilot chat pane and Summary feature in OneNote Mobile (Android) for licensed users, enabling AI-generated summaries and Q&A on notes. Rollout begins end of August 2026, completing by mid-September, with existing Copilot policies applying and no admin action required.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Copilot chat pane and Summary feature in OneNote Mobile (iPhone)
MC1307979 | August 18 – Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) will add a new Copilot chat pane with a Summary feature in OneNote Mobile for iPhone, enabling users to generate summaries and ask questions about notes. Rollout starts late August 2026, completing by mid-September, with existing Copilot policies applying.
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(Updated) Microsoft OneNote: Copilot notebook available in OneNote on Mac
MC1409042 | August 18 – Copilot Notebook, a new AI-powered workspace in OneNote on Mac, will roll out worldwide from late August to early September 2026 for users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. It enables organizing and analyzing notes with generative AI, is enabled by default, and requires no admin action.
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Dynamics 365 Customer Service and Dynamics 365 Contact Center – Planning group support in Adherence historical analytics
MC1456408 | August 18 – We are announcing planning group support in Adherence historical analytics in Dynamics 365 Customer Service and Dynamics 365 Contact Center. This feature will reach general availability on August 31, 2026.How does this affect me?This feature enables workforce managers to scope historical analysis to the groups that matter for a given question and compare adherence across groups on the same time period. To use Workforce Management capabilities, an administrator must install…
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Public preview: Manage agents across multiple tenants from the Microsoft 365 admin center
MC1456781 | August 17 – Multi-tenant agent management is in public preview, allowing partners and enterprise admins to view and manage agents across connected tenants from the Microsoft 365 admin center. It requires GDAP authorization, no extra licenses for management, and Microsoft Agent 365 licenses for viewing agent risk and activity.
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Plan for Change: New device page experience will become the default view
MC1456780 | August 17 – The new Intune single device page, offering a consolidated device management view, will become the default in the September (2609) release, replacing the legacy page. All management features remain, but admins should update documentation and familiarize themselves with the new interface beforehand.
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(Updated) OneDrive for Business: Improved Windows Desktop sync error messages for max path length
MC1422063 | August 17 – OneDrive for Business on Windows will improve sync error messages for paths exceeding 520 characters, guiding users to rename or move files without stopping sync. This update, rolling out mid-September to mid-October 2026, requires no admin action and aims to reduce support tickets and user confusion.
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60-Day Reminder: AD FS DKM container ACL hardening begins in October 2026
MC1456735 | August 17 – What and whyWindows updates released in October 2026 will begin Enforcement mode for AD FS Distributed Key Manager (DKM) container ACL hardening. This hardening change is designed to address the elevation of privilege vulnerability documented in CVE-2026-56155 by automatically remediating insecure DKM container ACL configurations on supported…
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Dynamics 365 Contact Center – Assign conversation to expert who engaged with the customer previously
MC1446228 | August 17 – Update: Release of this feature has been postponed; we will announce a new date in the future. 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,…
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Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat: Updated commercial Copilot endpoint for Microsoft Edge
MC1456610 | August 17 – Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat in Microsoft Edge will change its endpoint to cr.m365copilotapp.svc.cloud.microsoft by late September 2026. Organizations managing network allowlists or blocklists must update configurations to maintain access. No changes affect those not managing endpoint restrictions. Review and update settings accordingly.
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Microsoft Purview | Information Protection: Auto-labeling per-policy coverage report
MC1456609 | August 17 – Microsoft Purview Information Protection introduces a new auto-labeling per-policy coverage report to help administrators monitor enforcement progress, review labeled and pending files, and identify issues. Available after simulation runs, the report is accessible via a “View coverage” option and lasts 30 days. No action is required to enable it.
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(Updated) Planner is now available in Outlook and Microsoft 365 Copilot
MC1309747 | August 17 – Microsoft Planner is now integrated into Outlook (web and new Windows version) and Microsoft 365 Copilot, allowing users to manage tasks alongside email and calendar. The rollout begins August 2026, is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and respects existing permissions and policies.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Digital signage support for Teams panels
MC1311979 | August 17 – Microsoft Teams will support digital signage on idle Teams panels starting early August 2026, configurable via the Teams Rooms Pro Management portal. This feature works with select third-party providers (Appspace, XOGO) and requires Teams Rooms Pro or Shared Spaces licenses, allowing tenant-wide or device-specific settings.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Enhanced bookable desk experience with Teams panel based desk devices
MC1330887 | August 17 – Microsoft Teams is enhancing the bookable desk experience on Teams panel-based devices like Logi Dock Flex, enabling users to view and reserve desks directly. Rollout starts early August 2026, requiring a Teams Shared Space license per device. No admin action is needed; users must connect their laptop to book desks.
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Power Apps – Enable online mode to access Dataverse for canvas apps
MC1456538 | August 17 – We are announcing the ability to enable online mode to access Dataverse for canvas apps in Power Apps. This feature will reach general availability on September 15, 2026. How does this affect me?With this feature, you can now switch your canvas app between offline and online modes. In offline mode, you can access your Dataverse data without waiting for syncs. Switching to online mode enables you to receive real-time updates.What action do I need to take?…
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Dynamics 365 Contact Center – Dynamics 365 Contact Center Certification for Windows 365 Virtual PCs
MC1456525 | August 17 – We are announcing Dynamics 365 Contact Center certification for Windows 365 virtual PCs in Dynamics 365 Contact Center. This feature will reach public preview on August 31, 2026. How does this affect me? This feature certifies Dynamics 365 Contact Center for use on Windows 365 virtual PCs, ensuring the solution delivers a reliable and supported experience when accessed from cloud-based Windows desktops. This certification provides the following capabilities:…
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Dynamics 365 Customer Insights – Journeys – Transform customer journeys into action with record creation
MC1456427 | August 17 – We are announcing the ability to transform customer journeys into action with record creation in Dynamics 365 Customer Insights – Journeys. This feature will reach general availability on September 15, 2026.How does this affect me?This feature gives you a single, flexible way to create downstream records and activities directly inside the journey builder.Create records or activities from a single tile, including tasks, phone calls, leads, opportunities, or custom…
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Dynamics 365 Customer Service – Planning group support in Forecast scenario
MC1456418 | August 17 – We are announcing planning group support in the Forecast scenario in Dynamics 365 Customer Service and Dynamics 365 Contact Center. This feature will reach general availability on August 31, 2026.How does this affect me?With this feature, organizations running dozens of queues across multiple lines of business can forecast all their channels and queues as a single unit. This enables forecasters to maintain fewer scenarios, eliminate aggregation errors, and manage forecast…
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