In a rapid change of Office 365, Microsoft sends to Tenant Admin’s the news about what is changing and what is coming in Office 365.

This is the 425th email that Microsoft has sent to Tenant Admin’s Newsletter with Office 365 changes.


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Microsoft 365 Message center provided a weekly digest of Microsoft service updates from July 21, 2025, to July 27, 2025.

Major updates include the Project Manager Agent in Planner, rule-based enablement of Microsoft 365 third-party apps in Teams, enhanced Agent Store, Microsoft Copilot in Teams, and Microsoft Entra browser access for Android users.

Important updates include Teams Meeting Join URL validation, removing default contributor access for Workspace Identity in Microsoft Fabric, and simplifying Copilot Chat in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app.

Additional updates cover a wide range of topics, including Microsoft Intune, Power Apps, Microsoft Viva, SharePoint, OneDrive, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, and new features in Microsoft Teams.

Specific dates and deadlines for rollouts and feature availability are provided throughout the digest.


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July 21, 2025 – July 27, 2025

 

 

Major updates

 

Project Manager Agent – SP site grounding

MC1122155 | July 25 – The Project Manager agent in Planner will preview a feature using encrypted SharePoint files for improved task creation and execution. New Plans enable this by default; existing Plans require manual activation. Tasks from encrypted files become unencrypted for export. Rollout starts late July 2025, completing late August 2025.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Rule-based enablement of Microsoft 365 third-party apps in the Teams admin center

MC1085133 | July 25 – Microsoft Teams will enable admins to manage Microsoft 365 certified third-party apps via rule-based controls in org-wide settings, starting mid-September 2025. This feature, ON by default, allows bulk app availability management based on permissions and publishers, with a 30-day adjustment period after rollout.
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(Updated) Agent Store enhanced agent discovery

MC1060855 | July 24 – Starting late May to early June 2025, Microsoft 365 Copilot will roll out an enhanced Agent Store for easier discovery and management of agents within the Copilot app and Teams. No admin action is needed, but admins can control agent access via the Microsoft 365 Admin Center.
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(Updated) Microsoft Copilot in Teams: Visual Insight for intelligent recap

MC1115314 | July 24 – Microsoft Copilot in Teams will soon provide intelligent meeting recaps that include shared-screen content for richer summaries. Rolling out worldwide from mid to late September 2025, this feature requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and will be enabled by default with no admin action needed.
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(Updated) Microsoft Entra: Browser access will be enabled by default for all Android users

MC1024404 | July 24 – Microsoft Entra will enable browser access by default for all Android users, retiring the “Enable Browser Access” feature in Microsoft Authenticator and Company Portal apps. This hardware-bound device registration change requires no admin action and will roll out automatically worldwide. Organizations not using Android can ignore this update.
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Important Update: Teams Meeting Join URL Validation

MC1120871 | July 24 – Microsoft Teams will validate meeting join URLs starting September 30, 2025 (November 30 for GCC/DoD) to prevent altered or rewritten links from being used. Security products must avoid rewriting these URLs to prevent users from being blocked. No admin action is needed, but organizations should update security policies accordingly.
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(Updated) Microsoft Fabric: Removing default contributor access for Workspace Identity

MC1102778 | July 23 – Microsoft Fabric will remove default Contributor access from Workspace Identities starting late July 2025 to enhance security. Existing and new Workspace Identities will no longer have this access by default. Admins can manually assign roles via RBAC. No action is required before rollout, but review current configurations.
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(Updated) Simplifying Copilot Chat in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app

MC1107496 | July 23 – Microsoft is simplifying Copilot Chat in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app for users without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. Chat will now appear as the default module, making it easier to find. This change begins in mid-August 2025, with no admin action required.
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Additional updates

 

An updated version of the July 2025 Scan Cab is available

MC1122435 | July 26 – IMPORTANT: This notice is only relevant for environments where:Microsoft SharePoint Server isinstalled on the computer.Scan Cab is used to check for update compliance.The July 2025 Scan Cab was deployed before 8:00 am PT on July 26, 2025.An updated version of the July 2025 Scan Cab was made available at 8:00 am PT on July 26, 2025. This Scan Cab includes new metadata corresponding to new updates for the following…
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Microsoft Places Management web portal

MC1122163 | July 25 – Microsoft is launching the Microsoft Places Management web portal in August 2025, replacing PowerShell scripts with a user-friendly interface for managing buildings, floors, rooms, and desks. Accessible to specific admin roles by default, it offers hierarchical views, filtering, and editing based on permissions, with no setup needed.
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Support for different modes for desks

MC1122162 | July 25 – Microsoft Places will support four desk modes—Unavailable, Assigned, Reservable, and Drop-in—allowing admins to better manage desk availability. Rollout begins mid-August 2025. Admins should review and update desk configurations, documentation, and communicate changes using PowerShell or the new Places Management portal.
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Microsoft Teams: New filters and sorting for attendance reports

MC1122161 | July 25 – Microsoft Teams attendance reports will gain new filters to set minimum attendee counts and enhanced sorting by date and time, improving report efficiency. The update rolls out worldwide on August 18, 2025, and for GCCH/DoD on August 31, 2025, available by default on Windows and macOS with no action needed.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat: Set budget limits for “Pay-as-you-go billing” in Microsoft 365 admin center

MC1122160 | July 25 – Microsoft 365 Admin Center will add budget controls for Copilot Chat pay-as-you-go billing, allowing global and billing admins to set budget limits, receive customizable alerts, and view six months of spending data. Rollout starts mid-July 2025, with no automatic service shutdown at budget limits.
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Scoped Knowledge in Declarative Agents

MC1122154 | July 25 – Scoped knowledge support for Declarative Agents will roll out worldwide in mid-August 2025, allowing organizations to limit agent access to specific data containers across connectors like Azure DevOps, GitHub, Jira, and ServiceNow. This improves response relevance, data control, and compliance with organizational policies.
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New Tools feature coming to the Microsoft Copilot Chat prompt box

MC1122153 | July 25 – Starting mid-August 2025, Microsoft Copilot Chat will feature a new Tools button offering easy access to task-specific AI capabilities based on user licenses. This default-enabled update enhances feature discoverability without requiring admin action; organizations should inform users and update training as needed.
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Microsoft Purview compliance portal: Endpoint Data Loss Prevention: Collection Policies: Scope classifiers and activity

MC1122146 | July 25 – Microsoft Purview introduces collection policies for granular control over data signals collected on Windows endpoints, enhancing targeted discovery without enforcement actions. This affects multiple Purview solutions and requires enabling DLP Always audit. Rollout begins late July for Gov Clouds, with no immediate impact until configured.
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Microsoft Graph Metered API Update

MC1122144 | July 25 – Starting August 25, 2025, selected Microsoft Graph metered APIs will no longer incur usage charges. No client changes are needed, and final billing will follow the normal schedule. This update applies globally to all Microsoft 365 Graph API regions.
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Microsoft Intune In Development for August 2025 is now available

MC1122140 | July 25 – The Microsoft Intune In Development page for August 2025 has been updated with upcoming features to help organizations prepare. IT staff and helpdesk should be informed, and user guidance updated as needed. Changes will begin appearing within the next month or later releases.
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Reminder: Windows 11, version 22H2 Enterprise and Education editions will reach end of servicing on October 14, 2025

MC1121988 | July 25 – On October 14, 2025, Windows 11, version 22H2 (Enterprise,Education, andIoT…
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Power Apps – Generative Pages feature available for preview

MC1121967 | July 25 – We are announcing the public preview of Generative Pages. This new capability allows admins to simplify the app design process for model-drive apps using AI. This feature began rolling out to North America on July 22, 2025, and will become available in other regions at a later date. How does this affect me? Generative Pages enable makers to describe their page needs in natural language and generate fully structured pages automatically. The system uses AI to produce React…
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva: A new reactions design in Viva Engage

MC892641 | July 25 – Microsoft Viva Engage planned a new interactive reactions design across web, Teams, Outlook apps, and emails. However, rollout is paused after review. No changes to reaction icons or data handling. The update requires no admin action, and user notification is recommended. General availability will be announced later.
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Updates to SharePoint video sharing

MC1121509 | July 25 – SharePoint now auto-generates secure sharing links for videos on pages or news posts, improving accessibility for users without site access. New dialogs offer control over creating shareable links or copying videos. The feature is on by default, rolling out from mid-July to early August 2025.
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(Updated) Microsoft Copilot: File summary in Microsoft Teams chat

MC1003344 | July 25 – Microsoft Copilot will enable file summarization in Teams chats for Word and PDF files, respecting security and sensitivity labels. Rollout starts late July 2025 for Targeted Release and mid-August 2025 for General Availability, requiring a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. No admin action needed; users should be informed.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Share Teams apps and agents from their profile or the Teams side panel

MC1037767 | July 25 – Starting September 2025, users can share Microsoft Teams apps or agents from their profile or the side panel in Teams (Windows, Mac, web) without needing a Copilot license. The feature enables sharing via hover or right-click and will roll out automatically with no admin action required.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview compliance portal: Modern eDiscovery additional enhancements

MC1105008 | July 25 – Microsoft Purview’s modern eDiscovery interface gains enhancements like deleting searches and exports, auto-populating custodian fields, advanced indexing, a tenant-level premium toggle, improved analytics, expanded search operators, bulk data import, and configurable export sizes. Rollout starts late June 2025, improving usability and admin control.
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Introducing the New Workflows Experience in Microsoft Teams

MC1121517 | July 25 – Microsoft Teams is launching a redesigned Workflows app in August 2025, improving automation with a faster, simpler interface powered by Power Automate. It features natural language flow creation, a new template library, and works across chats, channels, and SharePoint, requiring no admin setup and preserving existing workflows.
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What’s new in the Microsoft Intune Service Update for July 2025

MC1121496 | July 25 – The Microsoft Intune service update for July 2025 is now live with a new service build. The release number will appear in the Tenant Status blade. Users should review the latest features and updates on the Intune What’s New and service update blogs to prepare.
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New Copilot setting for pinning the Microsoft 365 Copilot app to the Windows Taskbar

MC1115982 | July 25 – A new setting in the Microsoft 365 admin center allows admins to pin the Microsoft 365 Copilot app to the Windows taskbar for easier access. This setting, off by default, applies to Intune-managed Windows 10 and 11 devices. It will roll out starting at the end of July.
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(Updated) PowerPoint: Copilot generates a new presentation in a new file when starting from an existing presentation

MC1060857 | July 24 – PowerPoint Copilot will create new presentations in separate files when starting from existing ones, preserving originals. Rollout begins May-July 2025 for Desktop, Mac, and Web. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required. Organizations should update training and manage access via the Microsoft 365 admin center.
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(Updated) Microsoft OneDrive: Export files as PDF

MC1074098 | July 24 – The planned OneDrive “Export as PDF” feature, allowing users to convert Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files to PDF within OneDrive, will not be rolled out at this time. It requires appropriate permissions and IRM settings, and will be enabled by default when available.
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Microsoft Teams: Enhanced Agent catalog available in the App Store in Teams, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Outlook

MC1052915 | July 24 – Microsoft is rolling out enhanced agent discovery in the App Store for Teams, Microsoft 365, and Outlook by late July 2025. Users can view all organizational agents regardless of Copilot license, but installation depends on eligibility. No admin action is needed; admins can manage agent access via Microsoft 365 admin center.
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(Updated) Microsoft Defender for Office 365: Platform migration for enhanced data storage and performance

MC1042926 | July 24 – Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is migrating its data platform to improve performance, scalability, and data consistency across investigation and hunting tools. Phase 1 completed in June 2025; Phase 2 targets December 2025. Users may see slight data delays or brief loading issues, but no admin action is needed.
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Live Q&A for Windows IT admins – July 28

MC1121252 | July 24 – On July 28,youcanparticipatein three hours of live Q&A with theengineering teams behind the latest Windows deployment, servicing, and management capabilities.The agenda features three hours of Ask Microsoft Anything (AMA) sessions:8:00 AM PT -AMA: Windows Autopilot9:00 AM PT…
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(Updated) The July 2025 Windows non-security preview update is now available

MC1119942 | July 24 – Note updated on July 24, 2025 (10:00 PT)The July 2025 non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, versions 24H2 and 23H2, and Windows 10, version 22H2. Information about the contents of this update is available from the release notes, which are accessible from the Windows 11 and…
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(Updated) Microsoft Copilot Pages: New file extension for Copilot pages

MC1085134 | July 24 – Microsoft is introducing a new .page file extension for Copilot Pages, replacing .loop with identical features and a new icon. Rollout begins mid-August 2025, completing by early September, requiring no admin action. Users should be notified of the change. A Microsoft 365 Copilot or Microsoft 365 license is needed.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: First run experience and prompting users to release previous reservations

MC1106876 | July 24 – Starting August 2025, Microsoft Teams will notify users with multiple bookable desk reservations and prompt them to release previous ones. A first-run experience will explain these notifications. This feature requires no admin action and is available for Teams Premium users managing desks and desk pools.
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook: Users can set custom account descriptions

MC981635 | July 24 – Users of New Outlook for Windows will soon be able to set custom account descriptions to better identify multiple accounts. The feature rolls out from late February to mid-September 2025, requires no admin action, and is enabled by default. Users can manage descriptions in Outlook Settings under Accounts.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: The chat experience will offer better search refinement in the CIQ menu “Files” tab

MC1048631 | July 24 – Microsoft 365 Copilot’s chat will soon include File type and People filters in the CIQ menu’s Files tab for improved search refinement. The rollout starts early August 2025, requires no admin action, and enhances finding relevant files by applying specific search criteria.
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Outlook for iOS and Android | Browse conversation files

MC1120868 | July 24 – Outlook for iOS and Android now features a “Browse Files” button in conversation threads (with “Newest on Top” view) to quickly access all classic attachments. This mobile-only feature rolled out worldwide in July 2025, requires no admin setup, and excludes OneDrive or SharePoint links.
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(Updated) New Microsoft Outlook for Windows: Drag and drop files between accounts as attachments

MC1104315 | July 23 – The new Microsoft Outlook for Windows will allow users to drag and drop emails and files as attachments between personal or enterprise accounts, starting mid-August 2025 for Targeted Release and mid-October 2025 for General Availability. This requires the ItemsToOtherAccountsEnabled setting in OwaMailboxPolicy.
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Power Platform admin center – Unlock customer managed key environments by restoring access to the key vault

MC1120631 | July 23 – We are announcing the ability to re-enable locked customer managed key environments in Power Platform admin center. This public preview feature will begin rolling out globally on July 23, 2025, with an anticipated rollout completion of July 30, 2025.How does this affect me?Previously, if customer-managed key environments were deactivated due to the revocation of key access of the enterprise policy, you needed to submit a support ticket to activate these environments once…
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot | Chat now supports new file types in search grounding

MC1116511 | July 23 – Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat will support new file types like CAD, ZIP, and MP4 for search grounding, enhancing response relevance. The rollout begins late August 2025, completing by mid-September. No user interface changes; feature is on by default and requires eligible Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat licenses.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Connections: New Engage card in Connections dashboard

MC1052164 | July 23 – Microsoft paused the rollout of the new “Stay Engaged” Engage feed card in the Viva Connections dashboard. When available, it allows users to interact with Viva Engage feeds via Teams. The card auto-adds in default dashboards if Viva Engage is enabled; configured dashboards require manual addition by editors.
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(Updated) New Queues app service plan (Teams Premium)

MC1066937 | July 23 – Your Office 365 subscription is being updated with the Queues app for Microsoft Teams, enabling efficient call handling within Teams. The rollout begins mid-June 2025 under the Teams Premium license, preparing for the GCCH and DOD release in early September 2025. Update your training and documentation accordingly.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: In channels, the “Shared” tab (formerly the “Files” tab) will have new capabilities

MC1025217 | July 23 – The “Files” tab in Microsoft Teams channels will be renamed to “Shared” tab, combining content from posts and the document library. This change will roll out in early September 2025 for targeted release and by mid-September 2025 for general availability. No admin action is required, but user notification is recommended.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New keyboard shortcut for adding emojis

MC1000269 | July 23 – Microsoft Teams will soon allow users to insert emojis in the compose box by typing a word surrounded by colons (e.g., :smile:). This feature will be available on Windows and Mac desktops, rolling out from June to September 2025, depending on the release group. No admin action is required.
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(Updated) Microsoft Edge: Primary work profile will open external links by default

MC1104313 | July 23 – Microsoft Edge will default to opening external links with the Primary work profile for users signed in with Microsoft Entra ID, starting late August 2025. This change affects Windows, macOS, and Linux users differently and can be managed with the `EdgeOpenExternalLinksWithPrimaryWorkProfileEnabled` policy. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: New audio overviews for Word and PDF files in Microsoft OneDrive

MC1060872 | July 23 – Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon offer AI-generated audio overviews for Word documents, PDF files, and Teams meeting recordings stored in OneDrive. This feature will be available on both web and mobile platforms, requiring a Copilot license. Rollout begins in May 2025 for web and July 2025 for mobile.
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Teams Discover feed Service migration

MC1120270 | July 23 – The Teams Discover Feed backend is migrating from People Prediction Service to Substrate Search Service Recommendations starting June 18, 2025, with PPS deprecated by August 2025. No user impact is expected. Ensure client versions meet minimum requirements on Windows, iOS, and Android before August.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot | PowerPoint now supports enterprise image libraries via SharePoint OAL or Templafy

MC1120269 | July 23 – Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint will support enterprise image libraries via SharePoint OAL or Templafy starting August 2025. Admins can connect branded image libraries to enable users to generate slides with organizational images, ensuring brand consistency. Setup requires metadata-rich images and admin configuration.
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[Update] Power Automate – [Reminder] Information regarding the end of support for “Send an email notification” action

MC1106574 | July 22 – Update: The 1% failure rate that would affect the “Send an email notification” action on August 1, 2025, has been postponed. We will announce a new date in the future.The Notifications connector action “Send an email notification” reached end of support on February 3, 2025. Beginning on August 1, 2025, this action will fail 1% of the time in any flow that utilizes it.How does this affect me?After August 1, 2025, the “Send an email notification” action will…
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Updates available for Microsoft 365 Apps for Current Channel

MC1120175 | July 22 – We’ve released updates to the following update channel for Microsoft 365 Apps: Current Channel
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Microsoft Viva: New support for branded themes and typography in Viva Amplify

MC1120158 | July 22 – Microsoft Viva Amplify now supports custom themes and fonts from SharePoint’s Brand Center, enabling branded, consistent communications across channels. Default SharePoint themes apply automatically, with options to override. Custom fonts require deployment via endpoint management. Rollout begins mid-July 2025, with no tenant-level disable controls.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot | New policy to manage Copilot Chat button visibility in Edge for Business

MC1120157 | July 22 – Starting August 2025, Microsoft Edge for Business will introduce the Microsoft365CopilotChatIconEnabled policy to control the visibility of the Copilot Chat button in the toolbar. Available from Edge version 139, it replaces the HubsSidebarEnabled policy by version 141. No admin action is needed before rollout.
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Power Platform – Prompt Columns announcement

MC1119149 | July 22 – We are announcing the ability to use Prompt Columns, a new data type in Dataverse. This public preview feature will begin rolling out on July 21, 2025, with an anticipated rollout completion of July 31, 2025. How does this affect me? Prompt Columns enable makers to embed AI-powered logic directly into Dataverse tables by defining prompts that generate values based on input columns. These prompts can be anything from simple commands to complex queries. This new capability…
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(Updated) Microsoft Defender for Office 365: Ability to Disagree with admin submissions analysis

MC1108843 | July 22 – Microsoft Defender for Office 365 will allow SOC teams and admins to dispute submission results directly in the portal, improving detection accuracy by providing feedback on false positives and negatives. This feature, available from early August 2025, is on by default and requires no configuration. Admins can access it via the Microsoft Defender portal.
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(Updated) Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft OneDrive: Apply watermark to PDFs

MC1079736 | July 22 – Microsoft OneDrive and SharePoint will soon allow users to add text or image watermarks to PDFs, with options for customization and positioning. The rollout will start in late June 2025 and complete by late July 2025. No admin action is required, but user notification and documentation updates are recommended.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Pulse: New Delegation feature

MC1053652 | July 22 – Microsoft Viva Pulse will introduce a new delegation feature in mid-August 2025, allowing users to assign delegates to manage Pulse surveys on their behalf. This feature supports roles like executive assistants and chiefs of staff. Delegation is enabled by default and can be managed at various levels. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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(Updated) Status Report with Project Manager Agent in Planner

MC1060865 | July 22 – A new Project Manager agent feature in Planner automates status report creation, streamlining the process for generating, viewing, modifying, and sharing reports. Public preview starts late April 2025. Admins need not take action; the feature will be auto-enabled.
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(Updated) Microsoft Copilot: Access SharePoint agents in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app

MC1099692 | July 22 – Access recently used SharePoint agents directly within the Microsoft 365 Copilot app, starting mid-September 2025. This feature aims to reduce context switching and improve productivity. Admins can manage agents by deleting the corresponding .agent files. Update training materials and review SharePoint agent management practices.
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New recovery options in Windows 11, version 24H2 boost resilience

MC1119946 | July 22 – Now generally available forWindows 11, version 24H2aretwo major advancements that strengthen system resilience and minimize downtime: a redesigned user experience for unexpected restarts and quick machine recovery.When will this happen:These enhancementsareavailable with theJuly 2025 optional…
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Data Lifecycle Management: New integration with Adaptive protection

MC791110 | July 22 – Updated July 22, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. Coming soon for Microsoft Purview: We are announcing the public preview of the integration of Adaptive protection with Data Lifecycle Management (DLM) to help you find the right balance to protect against data sabotage while enabling productivity. This new integration leverages DLM features to provide an additional control for Adaptive protection that automatically preserves items deleted by a user with…
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(Updated) Researcher is available in Word for Microsoft 365 Copilot licensed users

MC1111176 | July 22 – Starting August 18, 2025, the Researcher agent will be available in Word for Microsoft 365 Copilot licensed users, combining OpenAI’s research model with Copilot’s capabilities. The rollout completes by September 1, 2025, and supports 37 languages. No admin action is required. Compliance considerations are noted.
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(Updated) New feature in Microsoft Viva Pulse to enable delegation

MC1104314 | July 22 – New delegation capability in Microsoft Viva Pulse will allow designated roles to manage Pulse surveys on behalf of leaders, starting mid-August 2025. Delegation will be enabled by default, with admins able to manage settings. No immediate admin action is required, but reviewing configurations and notifying users is recommended.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview: Microsoft 365 Copilot view in Data Security Posture Management for AI

MC1066341 | July 22 – Microsoft Purview will include a page in Data Security Posture Management for AI to show protection capabilities and usage for Microsoft 365 Copilot. This feature will roll out in mid-2025, with public preview in June and general availability in July. No admin action is required.
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(Updated) New Microsoft Outlook and Outlook for the web: Admin setting for inheriting a S/MIME signature on reply

MC1072404 | July 22 – New Microsoft Outlook for Windows desktop will support an admin setting to define S/MIME signature inheritance in replies, rolling out from late July to late August 2025. The setting, NoSignOnReply, can be configured to inherit or not inherit S/MIME signatures. This change does not apply to Outlook for Web. No admin action is required before rollout.
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New Outlook for Windows and Web: Outlook Newsletters – General Availability begins for Targeted Release

MC1119406 | July 21 – Outlook Newsletters, enabling users to create recurring internal email updates, moves to General Availability in mid-2025 with default opt-out activation. Admins can control access via Set-OwaMailboxPolicy cmdlet. Organizations should review policies and prepare support teams for this new communication feature.
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Microsoft Teams | New in Admin Center: Self-Serve Fixes for Porting Rejections

MC1119404 | July 21 – Starting late July 2025, Teams Phone admins can self-fix and resubmit certain rejected porting orders via the Teams Admin Center, improving efficiency without removing existing features. Notifications and guided prompts assist corrections, while complex cases still require Microsoft support. The feature is on by default and available to all tenants.
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Power Apps – Agent builder in Power Apps

MC1119382 | July 21 – We are announcing the ability to create custom AI agents by using existing knowledge, logic, and actions in Power Apps. This feature will reach general availability on August 15, 2025. How does this affect me? Agent builder in Power Apps gives you a fast and convenient way to bring your apps into the agentic era by building agents directly within Power Apps Studio with a streamlined Copilot Studio experience. What action do I need to take? This message…
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Microsoft Copilot Studio – Block agent author provided authentication in agent tools

MC1119222 | July 21 – We are announcing the public preview of a new security control that allows Power Platform admins to block the selection and use of agent author authentication for tools in Microsoft Copilot Studio. This feature will be available in preview in early August and will reach general availability in the Fall of 2025.How does this affect me?Agent authors (also known as makers) who are building agents in the configured…
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