Message center announcements
August 25, 2025 – August 31, 2025
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Certificate-based authentication changes on Windows domain controllers – coming September 2025
MC1143929 | August 28 – Since 2023, Microsoft has been sharing reminders of changes coming to certificate mapping security requirements in Windows Servers. These changes address vulnerabilities discussed in CVE-2022-34691 and others. As part of these changes, servers which run Active Directory Certificate Services, as well as Windows domain controllers that service certificate-based…
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Update: Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams: Unified management of Teams apps in Teams, Outlook, and the Microsoft 365 app
MC796790 | August 27 – Starting September 2025, Microsoft will unify Teams app management across Teams, Outlook, and Microsoft 365 admin centers, synchronizing settings and app availability. This consolidation simplifies administration, applies organization-wide settings, and requires reviewing current app configurations to align with new merge rules. No admin action is needed before rollout.
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(Updated) Streamlined file preview experience in Microsoft 365 Copilot app for iOS
MC1136042 | August 27 – Microsoft 365 Copilot app for iOS will transition to AI-powered previewers for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files, requiring standalone apps for editing. Rollout begins with TestFlight users in August-September 2025 and general availability by October 13, 2025. OneDrive app is recommended for advanced file management.
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(Updated) Streamlined file preview and Copilot Chat experience in Microsoft 365 Copilot app for iOS
MC1137596 | August 26 – Starting September 15, 2025, the Microsoft 365 Copilot iPhone app will offer file previews and Copilot Chat for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files but will no longer support editing; users must open standalone apps for editing. Similar updates will follow for iPad. No admin action is required, but user communication is recommended.
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Upcoming Retirement of Sub-Domains Feature in Defender for Cloud Apps – Cloud Discovery
MC1141957 | August 25 – The sub-domains feature in Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps – Cloud Discovery will be retired starting September 22, 2025, and fully deprecated by December 31, 2025, due to low usage. No admin action is needed, but sub-domain insights will no longer be available after deprecation.
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Teams Rooms on Windows: Support for facilitator agent in scheduled and ad hoc meetings
MC1144653 | August 29 – Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows will support a Facilitator Agent in meetings, providing AI-generated notes, chat interactions, and an agenda timer on the front-of-room display. Rollout starts March 2025 (preview) and completes October 2025 (general availability). No action or compliance concerns required.
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Retirement of Editor Browser Extensions for Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome
MC1144651 | August 29 – Microsoft Editor browser extensions for Edge and Chrome will retire on October 31, 2025, consolidating writing assistance into Edge’s built-in proofing tools. Users will get enhanced AI-powered grammar and style suggestions directly in Edge without needing extensions. No admin action is required.
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Microsoft Teams: Captions enhancements on Teams Rooms on Android
MC1144650 | August 29 – Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android will soon support captions in multiple languages with real-time translation for licensed users, improving accessibility. Admins can control caption defaults and profanity filtering. Rollout begins October 2025, enhancing meeting inclusivity and providing new compliance and data processing features.
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Dataverse – AI-powered Dataverse search enhancement update
MC1144612 | August 29 – This is an update regarding the previous Message Center Post about Dataverse search from April 8th, 2025, which stated that the change would lead to an increase in Dataverse storage capacity consumption for database and file storage on May 12th, 2025.This roll out was paused on April 10, 2025.What is Dataverse search?Dataverse search currently supports global searches for all model-driven apps using the “RelevanceSearch” index in the Power Platform Admin Center. Going…
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Microsoft 365 Copilot for Sales – Access Copilot for Sales from Outlook mobile
MC1144603 | August 29 – We are announcing the ability to access Microsoft 365 Copilot for Sales from the Microsoft Outlook mobile app. This feature will reach general availability on August 31, 2025.How does this affect me?Users will be able to launch Copilot from Sales under the ellipsis menu from emails within the Microsoft Outlook mobile app. This mobile version will include functionality from the Copilot from Sales desktop application such as:AI generative email…
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Dynamics 365 Contact Center – Mask sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access
MC1144599 | August 29 – We are announcing the ability to mask sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access in Dynamics 365 Contact Center. This feature will reach general availability on September 30, 2025.How does this affect me?Leveraging the sensitive data redaction capabilities from Microsoft Copilot Studio, AI agent makers can now define specific variables as sensitive. This ensures that information assigned to these variables is protected throughout end-user interaction with an…
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Power Apps – Find records and filter views using natural language
MC1144594 | August 29 – We are announcing the find records and filter views using natural language feature for Power Apps. This feature enables you to find, filter, and sort data using natural language in views for model-driven apps. This feature will reach general availability on September 30, 2025.How does this affect me?You can find, filter, and sort your data using natural language grid filtering, which eliminates the need for advanced filters…
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(Updated) SharePoint Pages: Sections with AI
MC1139492 | August 29 – Sections with AI in SharePoint Pages, launching September-November 2025, uses Copilot to generate rich page sections via natural language prompts. It enhances content creation by leveraging organizational data, offers multiple generated options, and allows refinement. The feature is automatic for Copilot-licensed tenants; no admin action needed.
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Power Apps – Enhanced experience for form filling with Copilot
MC1144567 | August 29 – We are announcing the ability to fill out forms quickly by using images, files, and emails in Power Apps. This feature will reach general availability on October 1, 2025.How does this affect me?Copilot helps you fill out forms quickly by using images, files, and emails. Model-driven app users will be able to add a file (including images) or email for Copilot to generate form field suggestions through the Power Platform admin center.What action do I need to…
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Dynamics 365 Contact Center – Streamlined menu navigation in out-of-box analytics
MC1144563 | August 29 – We are announcing streamlined menu navigation for out-of-box analytics in Dynamics 365 Contact Center. This feature reached general availability on August 26, 2025.How does this affect me?This feature provides a refreshed Analytics UI experience, designed to enhance clarity, usability, and efficiency. The redesigned sub-report menu offers a more intuitive and focused way to explore your data.Key benefits of this feature include:Improved Clarity: Access…
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(Updated) New Microsoft Outlook for Windows: People Hub improvements
MC927963 | August 29 – The new Microsoft Outlook for Windows will update the People Hub with unified, enriched contact profiles and auto-hidden duplicates. Rollout is underway, completing mid-September 2025 for targeted release and mid-November 2025 worldwide. No admin action is needed; users should be notified and use the new Outlook to access these features.
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The August 2025 Windows non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, version 24H2
MC1144470 | August 29 – The August 2025 non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, version 24H2. Information about the contents of this update is available from the release notes, which are accessible from the Windows 11 update history page. To learn more about the different types of monthly quality updates, see…
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Power Apps – Fill forms faster with smart paste
MC1144354 | August 29 – We are announcing the ability to fill forms faster with smart paste for Power Apps. This feature will reach general availability on October 1, 2025.How does this affect me?Users can select the smart paste button or use the keyboard shortcut to receive suggestions for fields. The suggestions appear inline in their model-driven app’s form based on text they’ve copied. The user can choose to accept or ignore the suggestions. This new smart paste option makes it easier and faster…
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(Updating) Outlook: Create and save email templates in the new Outlook for Windows
MC1129129 | August 29 – The new Outlook for Windows and Outlook for Web will support creating, saving, and reusing email templates, including importing .oft files. Rollout starts September 2025, with templates accessible across devices and enabled by default, requiring no admin setup. Users can manage templates from the compose window and settings.
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Azure Information Protection: Enable multifactor authentication for your Azure tenant by October 1, 2025
MC1143999 | August 29 – Microsoft will enforce multifactor authentication (MFA) for all Azure resource management actions starting October 1, 2025, with a postponement option until July 2026. Users must enable MFA on Azure CLI, PowerShell, SDKs, and APIs. Admins can apply Azure Policy and update tools to prepare.
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Microsoft Viva: AI-generated audio briefings for SharePoint news in Viva Connections
MC1143997 | August 29 – Microsoft Viva introduces AI-generated audio briefings for SharePoint news in Viva Connections, requiring a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. Launching August 28, 2025, it offers hands-free playback with controls on Teams, Surface, and web, enhancing accessibility and productivity without admin setup.
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Microsoft Purview compliance portal: Data Loss Prevention – Upcoming Change to DLP Alert Settings
MC1143996 | August 29 – Starting September 26, 2025, Microsoft Purview will align DLP alert settings between the portal and PowerShell by disabling alert generation in the portal for rules where PowerShell disabled it. DLP enforcement continues unaffected. Admins must re-enable alerts via portal or PowerShell to keep receiving them.
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Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows: Universal Touch Console Support for Touchboards
MC1143994 | August 29 – Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows will support certified Universal Touch Consoles for Touchboards, providing a center-of-table console experience. The rollout starts late September 2025, enabling default, consistent controls on Touchboard setups. Admins should deploy certified devices and update the Teams Rooms app accordingly.
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Microsoft Viva Engage: Modernized Private Content Mode
MC1143993 | August 29 – Microsoft Viva Engage introduces a modernized Private Content Mode allowing Verified and Engage admins to view and moderate conversations in private communities without membership. Enabled via a toggle, it supports moderation actions while preserving privacy limits. Rollout begins mid-September 2025, with audit logging and compliance updates included.
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Microsoft 365 Apps admin center: Cloud Update feature now generally available
MC1143992 | August 29 – Cloud Update is now generally available in the Microsoft 365 Apps admin center, enabling automated, controlled monthly updates with pause, rollback, exclusion windows, and rollout waves. It supports Copilot readiness, centralized management, and requires admin enablement with specific roles and subscription plans. GCC and some environments are unsupported.
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Limiting onmicrosoft domain usage for sending emails
MC1143991 | August 29 – Microsoft will throttle outbound emails sent from default onmicrosoft.com domains starting mid-October 2025, limiting to 100 messages per organization per 24 hours. This encourages use of custom domains. Internal emails remain unaffected. Admins should switch to custom domains and update related configurations accordingly.
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Power Automate – Organize desktop flows using tags
MC1143964 | August 28 – We are announcing the ability to organize desktop flows using tags in Power Automate. This feature will reach general availability on September 30, 2025. How does this affect me? With this feature, you can create and assign tags to your desktop flows through the console. You can search and filter your flows by tags. This feature makes it easier to manage and find specific flows. What action do I need to take? This message is for awareness, and no action is…
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Dynamics 365 Project Operations – Optimize processes with agent-led time, expense, and approvals
MC1143958 | August 28 – We are announcing the ability to optimize processes with agent-led time, expense, and approvals in Dynamics 365 Project Operations. This feature will reach general availability on September 30, 2025. How does this affect me? This feature enables automated creation and submission of time entries and automatically detects work from Microsoft Outlook calendars and Microsoft Teams meetings. Copilot and agentic automation help create, submit, and check policy for expense reports…
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Dynamics 365 Contact Center- Use constrained grammars for speech recognition
MC1143957 | August 28 – We are announcing the ability to use constrained grammars for speech recognition in Dynamics 365 Contact Center. This feature will reach general availability on September 30, 2025.How does this affect me?This feature delivers better accuracy, performance, and cost than traditional semantic-based speech-to-text (STT) AI engines. The engine processes grammars that follow the Speech Recognition Grammar Specification (SRGS) standard, which are written in an XML-based format…
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(Updated) Microsoft Exchange Online: New Message Trace will be GA; legacy Message Trace will retire
MC1092458 | August 28 – The new Message Trace in Exchange Online is generally available, replacing the legacy version. Legacy cmdlets retire September 1, 2025; Reporting Web Service support ends February 28, 2026. The new trace offers improved features and PowerShell cmdlets. Transition and update scripts by August 31, 2025.
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(Updated) Copilot Dashboard: Updated meeting metrics for Intelligent Recap
MC1085574 | August 28 – The Copilot Dashboard now shows updated meeting metrics combining summarized and recapped activities, replacing previous Copilot Assisted Hour calculations. These changes, rolling out from late September to November 2025, enhance visibility in both the dashboard and M365 Copilot Impact report, including new query options for Intelligent Recap metrics.
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Microsoft Purview | Information Protection: On-demand classification of files on Windows devices for sensitive data
MC1106875 | August 28 – Microsoft Purview Information Protection will introduce on-demand classification of files on Windows devices starting mid-September 2025 (public preview) and mid-November 2025 (general availability). This feature helps discover and classify sensitive data for security, compliance, and audit purposes without impacting existing configurations.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview compliance portal: OneDrive support for data risk assessments
MC1066339 | August 28 – Microsoft Purview Data Security Posture Management for AI will support OneDrive for data risk assessments. Public preview starts mid-May 2025; general availability begins mid-October 2025. Admins can create custom assessments in OneDrive without action needed; user notification is recommended.
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(Updated) Microsoft SharePoint: Header and Footer enhancements
MC1098935 | August 28 – Microsoft SharePoint is updating its header and footer for a modern, customizable, and brand-aligned experience, rolling out from late August to late September 2025. Enhancements include customizable backgrounds, fonts, footer alignment, and a cleaner view mode with hidden command bars for site viewers. No admin action needed.
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Noise suppression for dial-in participants in Teams audio conferences
MC1135397 | August 28 – Microsoft Teams will roll out automatic noise suppression for PSTN dial-in participants starting October 2025, improving audio clarity by reducing background noise. The feature is enabled by default, requires no admin action for rollout, but admins can enable it early via policy or PowerShell.
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(Updated) Updates to user and group assignment views on the Microsoft Admin Center
MC1102762 | August 28 – Microsoft Admin Center will update licensing pages by late September 2025, separating direct license assignments (User tab) from group-based ones (Groups tab). Product names are improved for multilingual support. This enhances clarity, performance, and requires updating related documentation and training.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Automatically set work location by connecting to a Wi-Fi network
MC1081568 | August 28 – Microsoft Teams will soon auto-set users’ work location by detecting their organization’s Wi-Fi or peripherals, improving over manual setting. This opt-in feature, rolling out worldwide in October 2025, updates locations only during working hours and requires admin configuration to enable.
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Dynamics 365 Project Operations – Enable time phasing of quote and contract lines
MC1143697 | August 28 – Update:Release of this feature has been postponed, we will announce a new date in the future. 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, 2025. 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…
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Microsoft Dataverse – Enable makers to create Dataverse AI prompt columns
MC1143717 | August 28 – We are announcing the ability for makers to create Dataverse AI prompt columns in Microsoft Dataverse. This feature will reach general availability on September 30, 2025.How does this affect me?With this feature, makers can use generative AI prompts to improve data quality so users can efficiently process customer feedback and inquiries. You can prioritize responses based on urgency (sentiment), categorize responses (classify), extract pertinent info such as email addresses…
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Dynamics 365 Contact Center – Use messaging APIs to manage customer chat conversations
MC1143714 | August 28 – We are announcing the ability to use messaging APIs to manage customer chat conversations in Dynamics 365 Contact Center. This feature will reach general availability on September 30, 2025. How does this affect me? This feature enables the use of messaging APIs to control and manage customer conversations. These APIs provide the following functionality: Start or end a conversation. Start a conversation with an authentication token….
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(Updated) New cmdlet for Content Explorer
MC698421 | August 28 – A systems update for the Export-ContentExplorerData PowerShell cmdlet is scheduled for February 1-2, 2025, potentially causing script failures. Avoid running scripts during this time and resume after February 3. The new cmdlet will allow exporting all scanned content data, rolling out from July to September 2025. No extra settings are needed.
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Dynamics 365 Customer Insights – Journeys – Collect extra event attendee information without updating your data model
MC1143710 | August 28 – We are announcing the ability to collect extra event attendee information without updating your data model in Dynamics 365 Customer Insights – Journeys. This feature will reach general availability on September 30, 2025. How does this affect me? This feature enables you to gather extra information about your event attendees by creating any question directly in the form editor without creating new custom attributes for your contact entity. You can also create contest…
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Dynamics 365 Project Operations – Use the modern architecture for existing legal entities
MC1143706 | August 28 – We are announcing the ability to use modern architecture for existing legal entities in Dynamics 365 Project Operations. This feature will reach general availability on September 30, 2025. How does this affect me? With this feature, you can enable the resource and nonstocked deployment type for customers who previously used the Project Management and Accounting module without reimplementing your existing legal entity. If you want to continue using the capabilities in the…
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Power Platform – Mask sensitive data fields with column-level security
MC1143705 | August 28 – We are announcing the ability to mask sensitive data fields with column-level security in Power Platform. This feature will reach general availability on September 30, 2025.How does this affect me?With this feature, you can mask sensitive fields and eliminate the bulk export of these fields to protect customers’ personal data.What action do I need to take?This message is for awareness, and no action is required.If you would like more information on…
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Dynamics 365 Customer Insights – Journeys – Create an event portal on your own website
MC1143704 | August 28 – We are announcing the ability to create an event portal on your own website with Dynamics 365 Customer Insights – Journeys. This feature will reach general availability on September 30, 2025.How does this affect me?The new event portal enables you to quickly create a comprehensive hub where customers can access event details, session specifics, and speaker schedules. Customers can register using the event registration form. You can integrate the portal into your existing CMS…
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Dynamics 365 Project Operations – Use the simplified Approvals page
MC1143701 | August 28 – We are announcing the ability to use the simplified Approvals page in Dynamics 365 Project Operations. This feature will reach general availability on September 30, 2025. How does this affect me? This feature updates the UI experience for approvals in Project Operations. The update shows approvals in a calendar grid, like the time entry creation grid. It highlights the most relevant information so project managers can see which records need their attention….
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Dynamics 365 Customer Insights – Data – Export your data to Azure Data Lake Storage
MC1143700 | August 28 – We are announcing the general availability of the export to Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS) feature in Dynamics 365 Customer Insights – Data on September 30, 2025. How does this affect me? This feature allows you to export data generated by Customer Insights – Data to your Azure data lake storage. What action do I need to take? This message is for awareness, and no action is required.
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Microsoft Dataverse – Standardize security role and system application docs
MC1143699 | August 28 – We are announcing the ability to standardize security role and system application docs in Microsoft Dataverse. This feature will reach general availability on September 30, 2025. How does this affect me With this feature, users, admins, and non-admins can easily find Microsoft Dataverse security roles and their respective privileges in the documentation or by asking Microsoft Copilot in Bing. The Microsoft Learn site automatically documents these roles and applications…
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Dynamics 365 Customer Service – Configure timeout rules override in SLA-based automatic actions
MC1143698 | August 28 – We are announcing the ability to configure timeout rules override in SLA-based automatic actions in Dynamics 365 Customer Service. This feature will reach general availability on September 30, 2025. How does this affect me? This feature enables customer service representatives to override timeout rules in automatic actions based on SLAs. In scenarios where a customer service representative is on leave, needs more response time, or transfers a conversation to a…
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot | PowerPoint now supports enterprise image libraries via SharePoint OAL or Templafy
MC1120269 | August 28 – Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint will support enterprise image libraries via SharePoint OAL or Templafy starting early September 2025. Admins can connect branded image libraries for users to generate slides with organizational images, ensuring brand consistency. Setup requires metadata-rich images and admin configuration.
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Dynamics 365 Project Operations – Use the new Calendar interface for time entry
MC1143696 | August 28 – We are announcing the ability to use the new Calendar interface for time entry in Dynamics 365 Project Operations. This feature will reach general availability on September 30, 2025. How does this affect me? This feature enables a series of upgrades that make time entry faster and more accurate. These upgrades include: A new calendar interface to view, create, and change time entries. The ability to track time across different timelines, such as…
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Dynamics 365 Project Operations – Use the new Time Entry mobile app
MC1143594 | August 28 – We are announcing the ability to use the new Time Entry mobile app, which allows users to view, create, and submit their log weekly time entries for approval. This feature will be available for general availability on September 30, 2025. How does this affect me? The mobile app offers the following features: A daily summary of Microsoft Outlook meetings and Microsoft To Do items, allowing you to easily log time entries based on your agenda….
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Dynamics 365 Customer Insights – Journeys – Collect extra customer info without updating your data model
MC1143592 | August 28 – We are announcing the ability to collect extra customer info without updating your data model in Dynamics 365 Customer Insights – Journeys. This feature will reach general availability on September 30, 2025. How does this affect me? With this feature you can gather extra information about your customers by creating any kind of question directly in the marketing form editor without needing to create new custom attributes for your lead or contact entity….
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Dynamics 365 Customer Insights – Journeys – Generate leads that link to an existing contact
MC1143589 | August 28 – We are announcing the ability to use parent contacts for leads in real-time journeys forms. This feature will reach general availability on September 30, 2025. How does this affect me? With this feature, you can choose how existing contact or lead details should be updated and define advanced matching rules to prevent duplicate records. What action do I need to take? This message is for awareness, and no action is required. For…
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Power Platform – Take advantage of expanded Virtual Network support
MC1143587 | August 28 – We are announcing the ability to take advantage of expanded Virtual Network support in Power Platform. This feature will reach general availability on September 30, 2025. How does this affect me? Power Platform now supports service endpoints and data export for Virtual Networks. With this enhancement, you can set up secure, private, outbound connectivity from Power Platform to resources in your Virtual Network. This feature improves security for connections to…
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Dynamics 365 Project Operations – Use Time zone independent accounting date in project invoicing
MC1143581 | August 28 – We are announcing the ability to enable organizations to bill their customers accurately when posting project-based transactions in Dynamics 365 Project Operations. This feature will reach general availability on September 30, 2025. How does this affect me? When you use the time zone agnostic accounting date field, the voucher date in Finance and Operations is always correct. The date stays accurate no matter the signed-in user’s time zone, so project invoicing is…
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Insider Risk Management- Multi selectable DLP policies as an IRM triggering event
MC1143302 | August 27 – Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management will allow selecting multiple DLP policies as triggering events, enhancing flexibility and risk detection. Public preview starts late August 2025; general availability in December 2025. No action required, but admins can improve policy customization and compliance monitoring.
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SharePoint agents are available in Teams app Store
MC1143301 | August 27 – SharePoint agents are now available in the Microsoft Teams app store, allowing personalized intelligent interaction with SharePoint content within Teams. Rolling out worldwide in late August 2025, the feature is on by default, cannot be centrally managed, and enhances content discovery and collaboration.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot | Scoped knowledge support for declarative agents in VIP connectors
MC1143299 | August 27 – Scoped knowledge support in Microsoft 365 Copilot’s declarative agents for VIP connectors (Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence) enables precise, personalized query responses by limiting accessible information. Available to Microsoft 365 E5 tenants, it rolls out globally from late August to early September 2025. Configuration involves selecting connectors and scoping attributes.
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SharePoint AI-powered site content and policy comparison report
MC1143287 | August 27 – SharePoint is introducing an AI-powered report for admins to compare site content and policies, showing similarity percentages and configuration differences. Available from April 2025 (preview) and August 2025 (general), it aids governance without changing site settings. Requires SharePoint Advanced Management or Microsoft Copilot license.
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Microsoft Purview | DLP – Enable Diagnostics for Compliance Admin, Security Admin, and Org Management roles
MC1143283 | August 27 – Microsoft Purview Diagnostics access is expanding from Global Administrators to include Compliance Admin, Security Admin, and Org Management roles. Rolling out from late September 2025 (preview) to January 2026 (general availability), this enables more admins to run diagnostics without manual setup. Review role assignments as needed.
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Enable smart tagging for eSigned documents in SharePoint
MC1143282 | August 27 – SharePoint Online will automatically tag electronically signed documents as “Signed” and add optional metadata columns for eSignature status and provider. This feature, available to tenants with eSignature enabled, rolls out from late September to November 2025, improving compliance and document management.
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Microsoft Copilot dashboard (in Viva Insights): Adoption metrics for Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat
MC1143280 | August 27 – Microsoft is adding M365 Copilot Chat adoption metrics to the Microsoft Copilot dashboard in Viva Insights, showing usage trends and engagement of unlicensed users. Available from late September 2025, it includes admin controls for disabling the feature or excluding users, enhancing reporting and compliance capabilities.
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Data Access Governance – Site permissions for entire organization report – Available from SharePoint Admin center Portal
MC1143278 | August 27 – The Site permissions report for the entire organization is now accessible in the SharePoint Admin Center under Reports > Data Access Governance, eliminating the need for PowerShell. This feature, rolling out in August 2025, helps admins monitor site permission exposure and supports Microsoft Copilot adoption.
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Microsoft Viva Engage: Smarter delivery of Community Announcement notifications
MC1143276 | August 27 – Microsoft Viva Engage will roll out smarter Community Announcement notifications in September 2025, delivering alerts via the user’s most engaged channel (Teams, Mobile Push, or Email) to reduce notification fatigue. Secondary notifications follow if unopened. This uses recent user behavior data and respects notification preferences.
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(Updated) Outlook: open attachments while offline in the new Outlook for Windows
MC1047925 | August 27 – The new Outlook for Windows will allow opening and saving classic email attachments offline, starting mid-May 2025 rollout. This requires enabling offline mode and attachment syncing in settings and depends on the existing OWAMailboxPolicy OfflineEnabledWin configuration. OneDrive and SharePoint links still need internet access.
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(Updated) SharePoint Agent: New Agent Link WebPart
MC1131063 | August 27 – The new SharePoint Agent Link Web Part, available under the AI category, lets site owners embed clickable links to AI agents that open in a sidecar for contextual help. It improves discoverability, requires appropriate licenses, and is configurable by editors. It is not supported on mobile or email.
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Dynamics 365 Sales – Get embedded experience for Copilot summaries
MC1143209 | August 27 – We are announcing an embedded experience for Copilot summaries in Dynamics 365 Sales. This feature will reach general availability on September 26, 2025. How does this affect me? This feature enables an in-form banner experience for the Opportunity, Lead, and Account forms that brings key information to the top of the record, eliminating the need to open a Copilot side pane. What action do I need to take? This message is for awareness and no action…
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Access agents from the Microsoft Edge sidebar
MC1073071 | August 27 – Microsoft 365 Copilot agents will be accessible from the Edge sidebar starting late September 2025. Users must pre-add agents to access them there but cannot create or add new ones via the sidebar. The feature is automatic, default-enabled, and enhances multitasking without screen switching.
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(Updated) New Queues app service plan (Teams Premium)
MC1066937 | August 27 – Microsoft Teams is adding the Queues app service plan under the Teams Premium license, enabling efficient customer call handling within Teams. This update supports upcoming GCCH and DOD releases in September 2025. Admins should update training and documentation accordingly.
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(Updated) Outlook | Save an Event as a Draft
MC1125489 | August 27 – Starting July 2025, Outlook will let users save meetings with attendees as drafts, labeled “[Draft]” on the calendar. This feature, enabled by default on mobile, allows more flexible event planning. No admin action is needed, but users should be informed and training updated accordingly.
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Microsoft Teams on the web: New Private Preview for Sign in with Apple and Google for consumers may affect enterprise
MC1102784 | August 27 – Microsoft Teams on the web will introduce a private preview of “Continue with Apple” and “Continue with Google” sign-in options for consumer accounts starting mid-September 2025. Enterprise users with custom URLs won’t be affected, and no action is required from organizations. Existing sign-in methods remain unchanged.
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook for Windows: Add attachments while offline
MC1125491 | August 27 – Microsoft Outlook for Windows will allow adding file attachments to emails while offline, sending them automatically once reconnected. Rollout starts mid-September 2025 for Targeted Release and mid-November 2025 for General Availability. Admins can manage this via the OWAMailboxPolicy-OfflineEnabledWin policy.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Information Protection: SharePoint Online library permissions extend to downloaded files
MC937935 | August 27 – SharePoint Online library owners can soon apply sensitivity labels at the library level, automatically protecting all files and extending permissions to downloaded documents. This opt-in feature, rolling out from November 2024 to October 2025, enables real-time rights evaluation and streamlined access revocation for users.
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Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention: Support for Microsoft Fabric lakehouses & KQL and mirrored databases (preview
MC1050193 | August 27 – Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) now supports Microsoft Fabric lakehouses, KQL, and mirrored databases. Public preview began October 2024; full rollout is expected by October 2025. DLP policies will automatically apply to these Fabric assets, requiring no admin action unless policy scopes need adjustment.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams | Enhance your Teams experience with new accent colors
MC1115312 | August 27 – Microsoft Teams will introduce new accent colors for interface personalization on Desktop, Mac, and Web, rolling out worldwide from early to late November 2025. This cosmetic feature is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and allows users to customize their Teams appearance via Settings > Appearance.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Enhanced peripheral data in Pro Management portal reports for BYOD spaces
MC1090689 | August 27 – Microsoft Teams is adding peripheral health reporting in the Pro Management portal for BYOD rooms and desks, enabling admins to detect device issues proactively. Room reports need a Teams Shared Devices license; desk reports are in public preview. Rollout begins October 2025, improving support and meeting reliability.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams | Manage voice and face recognition for rooms (MTR-W/MTRA) via device settings
MC1135396 | August 27 – Microsoft Teams Rooms will introduce a simplified UI in the Teams Pro Management Portal and on devices to manage voice and face recognition, replacing PowerShell configuration. Rollout begins mid-October 2025. Voice recognition defaults to off, requires user consent, and data stays local. Supported on Windows (v4.19+) and Android (v3.6+).
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(Updated) Deploy a frontline worker pilot in Teams Admin Center
MC1130395 | August 27 – Starting October 2025, Teams Admin Center will enable admins to deploy and manage frontline worker pilots, configure workloads, assign users, share app access via QR code, and monitor adoption. This streamlines Teams feature rollouts for frontline teams with no identified compliance concerns.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Share Teams apps and agents from their profile or the Teams side panel
MC1037767 | August 27 – Starting mid-October 2025, users can share Microsoft Teams apps or agents from their profile or the side panel without needing a Copilot license. The rollout completes by late November 2025, requires no admin action, and will be enabled by default across Windows, Mac, and web Teams clients.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Meeting participants can request collaborative annotation sessions
MC1019312 | August 27 – Starting October 2025, Microsoft Teams desktop users can request collaborative annotation sessions during screen sharing. Presenters can accept or deny requests, enabling everyone in the meeting to annotate. Anonymous users cannot request. The feature rolls out automatically with no admin action needed.
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Power Platform – IP firewall SPN filtering for application users is now available
MC1142855 | August 27 – We are announcing Service Principle Name (SPN) filtering for application users in Power Platform. This enhancement allows administrators to configure IP firewall settings to bypass or restrict access for specific third-party application users. Previously, IP firewall settings applied to all application users but now, admins can target access more precisely.How does this affect me?By default, this feature is disabled. Admins can enable SPN filtering using API configurations….
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Updates available for Microsoft 365 Apps for Current Channel
MC1142644 | August 26 – We’ve released updates to the following update channel for Microsoft 365 Apps: Current Channel
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Retirement of Microsoft Places team guidance feature
MC1142625 | August 26 – Microsoft is retiring the Team Guidance feature in Microsoft Places by November 3, 2025, to streamline collaboration and promote Microsoft 365 Groups. The retirement includes phased read-only and removal stages. Organizations should inform users, transition to Microsoft 365 Groups, and update training accordingly.
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Microsoft 365 admin center – Usage reports: Copilot Search usage
MC1142624 | August 26 – A new Copilot Search usage report will be available in the Microsoft 365 admin center by early September 2025, showing user activity and search metrics. It is enabled by default, requires no setup, and helps organizations monitor Copilot Search adoption and usage trends.
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Microsoft Defender Core Service coming to Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2016
MC1142620 | August 26 – Microsoft Defender Core service will be introduced for Windows Server 2012 R2 and 2016 to improve Defender Antivirus stability and performance. Public preview starts August 28, 2025; general availability by early October 2025. It installs by default with platform update 4.18.25060.7-0 and requires specific URL allowances and process whitelisting.
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Microsoft Intune In Development for September 2025 is now available
MC1142617 | August 26 – The Microsoft Intune In Development page for September 2025 has been updated with upcoming features. Organizations should review the changes to prepare IT staff and update user guidance accordingly, as these features will appear in the next month or later releases.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams | Search with key query language
MC1130388 | August 26 – Microsoft Teams now supports structured, SQL-like search queries (e.g., from:, in:, is:) for precise filtering of messages, files, and conversations across platforms. Rolled out globally by August 2025, this feature requires no admin action but encourages user awareness and training for adoption.
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Microsoft Copilot Studio – Block the use of maker-provided credentials for authentication
MC1142601 | August 26 – We are announcing the ability for admins to enforce the use of end-user credentials by managing how authentication is handled. This feature will be generally available starting September 19, 2025. 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…
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Windows Backup for Organizations is now available
MC1142494 | August 26 – Windows Backup for Organizations is now generally available. It provides a simple and secure way to back up and restore settings and the list of Microsoft Store apps on eligible enterprise devices running Windows 10 and Windows 11, version 22H2 and higher. With the capability during the out-of-the-box experience (OOBE) to restore a familiar experience on a new device or after a device reset or reimage, users can get back to work faster. And, if you’re still in the process of moving from…
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The August 2025 Windows non-security preview update is now available for some supported versions of Windows
MC1142493 | August 26 – The August 2025 non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, version 23H2 and Windows 10, version 22H2. The non-security preview update for Windows 11, version 24H2 will be available soon. 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) Improvements to the Windows Autopatch Client Broker
MC1139484 | August 26 – Windows Autopatch Client Broker improvements include on-demand deployment to all or specific Entra ID groups, switching the default installation to Win32 app from PowerShell for better reliability, with rollout starting September 22, 2025. Current installations remain unchanged; admins should prepare via Microsoft Intune.
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Microsoft Teams: Choose to hide inactive channels
MC1141958 | August 25 – Microsoft Teams will offer opt-in suggestions to hide inactive channels, allowing users to review and choose which channels to hide. Users can toggle this feature in Settings or manage channels manually. The rollout begins late August 2025, with no admin action required.
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Microsoft Entra: Refreshed credential enrollment and management UX
MC1141956 | August 25 – Microsoft Entra will roll out a refreshed credential enrollment and management user experience in early November 2025, improving usability and accessibility without changing functionality. No action is required, but informing help desk teams is recommended to ease the transition. No compliance issues identified.
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Microsoft Viva : New Posts tab added to Communications dashboard
MC1141953 | August 25 – Microsoft Viva is adding a new Posts tab to the Communications dashboard, allowing users to manage drafts, scheduled, and published posts, filter by ownership, and create posts directly. Rolling out mid-September to October 2025, it’s on by default with no admin action needed.
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Executable name update for Microsoft 365 Copilot app for Windows
MC1141945 | August 25 – The Microsoft 365 Copilot app for Windows will change its executable name from Webviewhost.exe to M365Copilot.exe after September 20, 2025. The update is automatic for Microsoft Store users with auto-updates enabled. No functionality changes occur, but organizations should update dependencies if needed.
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Microsoft Copilot Studio – Information about the preview and experimental AI models setting
MC1141861 | August 25 – We are announcing a product feature setting, preview and experimental AI models, to govern the availability of preview and experimental models in Microsoft Copilot Studio. This setting will be available on August 29, 2025.This setting will replace the current AI Builder “Enable the usage of AI Builder model types that are in preview” setting. There is no impact from this change on existing AI Builder experiences.How does this affect me?With this setting,…
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Get ready for Windows quality updates out of the box
MC1141830 | August 25 – Starting in September 2025, the latest Windows quality updates will be available by default during the out-of-box experience (OOBE). With Windows Autopilot and Microsoft Intune, you can manage this capability with a policy setting for eligible Microsoft Entra joined or Microsoft Entra hybrid joined devices running Windows 11, version 22H2 or higher.When will this happen:This experience willbe available starting with the…
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(Updated) Microsoft Defender for Identity: New recommendations added to Microsoft Secure Score
MC1130384 | August 25 – Microsoft Secure Score will add new improvement actions based on Microsoft Defender for Identity recommendations, rolling out from mid-August to late October 2025. These include removing inactive service accounts and discovered passwords. No admin action is needed; updates appear if a Defender for Identity sensor is deployed.
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