Message center announcements
June 22, 2026 – June 28, 2026
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Windows Server 2022 hotpatch update support extended through October 2027
MC1405556 | June 26 – What and whyHotpatch update support for Windows Server 2022 Datacenter: Azure Edition is being extended beyond its original end date. Previously aligned to end of Mainstream Support in October 2026, hotpatch updates will now continue through October 2027.Hotpatching is designed to deliver protections against security threats…
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(Updated) Extending AI in SharePoint using custom skills
MC1269209 | June 26 – Custom skills for AI in SharePoint enable users with edit permissions to create reusable, multi-step AI tasks using natural language, stored as Markdown files in the Agent Assets library. Rolling out mid-April 2026, this feature respects existing SharePoint permissions and cannot connect to external systems or run code.
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(Updated) Upcoming change: disabling Teams meeting recording expiration notification emails
MC1245635 | June 26 – A new PowerShell setting lets admins control Teams meeting recording expiration and deletion notification emails tenant-wide. Notifications remain enabled by default; admins can disable or re-enable them using PowerShell. No change occurs to recording expiration or deletion, and no action is needed to keep current notifications.
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Microsoft OneNote: Multimodal recording in Copilot Notebooks on Windows
MC1405506 | June 26 – Microsoft is introducing multimodal capture in OneNote Copilot Notebooks on Windows, allowing users to record audio, images, and notes together. Microsoft 365 Copilot then generates structured insights like summaries and action items. The feature rolls out worldwide from late July to mid-September 2026 and requires a Copilot license.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Updated service plan behavior for Copilot experiences
MC1405498 | June 26 – Microsoft 365 Copilot service plan will simplify control of Copilot experiences, making the service plan the primary determinant of user access to Premium or Basic Copilot features. Rolling out late July to early August 2026, this change improves manageability and consistency without altering licensing.
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(Updated) Microsoft Entra ID SSPR will require registered authentication methods starting September 7, 2026
MC1325414 | June 26 – Starting September 7, 2026, Microsoft Entra ID SSPR will require users to have explicitly registered authentication methods for password reset verification, disallowing directory-sourced contact info unless registered. A registration campaign begins August 6, 2026, urging users to register methods to avoid reset failures.
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(Updated) Transitioning Teams Android Device Management from Teams admin Center to the Teams Rooms Pro Management portal
MC1227622 | June 25 – Teams Android device management is transitioning from the Teams admin center to the Teams Rooms Pro Management portal by mid-2026. This unified portal will manage all Teams devices with enhanced features. TAC device management will be deprecated by September 2026. Admins should prepare by reviewing updated guidance and updating documentation.
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Update to Microsoft Enterprise Content Delivery Network (eCDN) analytics data retention (360 days to 180 days)
MC1403404 | June 24 – Microsoft eCDN analytics data retention is reduced from 360 to 180 days, effective July 27, 2026. Data older than 180 days will be deleted automatically. No changes to data collection, and no admin action is required, but review reporting relying on data older than 180 days.
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Plan for Change: Intune moving to support macOS 15 and higher later this year
MC1403402 | June 24 – Intune will support macOS 15 and later after Apple’s macOS Golden Gate 27 release this year. Existing devices on macOS 14.x or below remain enrolled but new enrollments on these versions won’t be allowed. Organizations should identify and upgrade affected macOS devices in Intune before the change.
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Plan for Change: Intune moving to support iOS/iPadOS 18 and higher later this year
MC1403401 | June 24 – Microsoft Intune will require iOS/iPadOS 18 or higher after Apple’s iOS/iPadOS 27 release later this year. Organizations should check device compatibility and Intune reports to identify affected devices. Userless devices via ADE have different OS version requirements. Use Intune controls to manage supported OS versions.
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M365 and Microsoft Teams: Unified management of app and agent availability in Teams, Outlook, and the Microsoft 365 app
MC796790 | June 24 – Microsoft is unifying app and agent availability management across Teams, Outlook, and Microsoft 365 admin centers in four phases from September 2025 to August 2026. This ensures consistent policies, synchronized settings, and consolidated management, improving efficiency and reducing mismatches for IT admins.
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Retirement of Turnitin Similarity integration in Microsoft Teams Assignments
MC1401298 | June 22 – Microsoft is retiring the Turnitin Similarity integration in Teams Assignments by December 31, 2026, urging institutions to switch to Turnitin Feedback Studio for continued similarity checking and assignment management. Organizations must plan migration before this date to avoid disruptions. Turnitin will provide migration support.
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Calendar widget in Student Hub retiring in July 2026
MC1401297 | June 22 – The Calendar widget in Student Hub will be retired and removed starting late July 2026, with no replacement. Admins must remove it before then to prevent disruption. This affects organizations using the widget, requiring communication and updates to related documentation. Other Student Hub features remain unaffected.
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(Updated) Microsoft Defender for Office 365: Enhancing how we handle promotional mail
MC1279093 | June 22 – Microsoft Defender for Office 365 will tag promotional emails as “promotions” and can auto-move them to a Promotions folder, learning from user actions. Public preview starts mid-April 2026; general rollout begins July 2026. Admins control settings, and users can train the system by moving messages.
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(Updated) 2026 Microsoft 365 Packaging Update
MC1304290 | June 22 – The 2026 Microsoft 365 Packaging Update, rolling out mid-June to early August, adds enhanced security features like Microsoft Defender Plan 1, URL time-of-click protection, Intune improvements, and +50GB Exchange Online storage. Microsoft 365 Business SKU backfill completes by September 30. Admins should review and configure new policies.
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Access your brand assets in PowerPoint
MC1405505 | June 26 – Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint will provide native access to brand assets (colors, logos, icons, images) via a dedicated brand pane starting mid-July 2026. Licensed users can create or use official brand kits, enabling on-brand presentations with admin controls for centralized brand management.
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Microsoft Teams: Assistant information now available in Organization view
MC1405501 | June 26 – Microsoft Teams will show Assistant information in the Organization section of user profile cards, improving visibility. This feature, enabled by default, rolls out worldwide from early July to mid-August 2026. It is informational only and requires no action if Assistant data is already populated.
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(Updated) Unlocking deeper Copilot insights with enhanced Power BI filtering
MC1302902 | June 26 – Starting late June 2026, Viva Insights admins can enable additional reserved and custom attributes as filters in Power BI reports, allowing deeper, business-aligned insights. This requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) license. No immediate action is needed, but review and plan attribute use and governance accordingly.
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(Updated) Learning Agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot to become generally available
MC1319212 | June 26 – The Learning Agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot is now generally available worldwide (June 2026) to enhance AI upskilling within work. It integrates across Microsoft 365 apps, requires specific licenses, offers personalized learning plans, role play scenarios, admin controls, and usage reporting for enterprise deployment.
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(Updated) Action required: Update Teams Rooms app to maintain PowerPoint Live functionality
MC1332812 | June 26 – Update Teams Rooms devices to the latest supported app versions by August 3, 2026, to maintain full PowerPoint Live functionality in Microsoft Teams. Windows updates are available now; Android updates will roll out between June and July 2026. Outdated versions may lose synchronized playback and real-time annotation features.
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Power Platform admin center – Advanced connector policies
MC1403390 | June 25 – Update: This feature has been disabled; we will announce a new date in the future.We are announcing the ability to use advanced connector policies (ACP) to govern which connectors, connector actions, and Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers are permitted across your environments in Power Platform admin center. This feature reached general availability on June 4, 2026.How does this affect me?ACP replaces the Business/Non-Business/Blocked classification model of…
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Updates available for Microsoft 365 Apps for Current Channel
MC1404361 | June 25 – We’ve released updates to the following update channel for Microsoft 365 Apps: Current Channel
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview compliance portal: Role groups user interface (UI) enhancements
MC1311975 | June 25 – Microsoft Purview compliance portal is enhancing Role groups UI to let admins easily view assignments by roles, members, or their own permissions. Rolling out mid-June to mid-August 2026, this default-enabled update improves permission clarity without changing existing assignments or workflows. No action required.
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Microsoft 365 admin center: New usage report for Copilot connectors
MC1404326 | June 25 – Microsoft 365 will introduce a new Copilot connectors usage report in the admin center by early July 2026 (preview) and mid-September 2026 (general availability). It provides detailed usage insights across Copilot Chat, Search, and agents, requires a Copilot Premium license, and is enabled by default with no user impact.
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Microsoft Teams: Recap app consolidates meeting recaps in one place
MC1404322 | June 25 – The Microsoft Teams Recap app centralizes meeting recordings, transcripts, and AI summaries, enhancing productivity with filters and audio recaps. Available from July 2026 on multiple platforms, it requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license for AI features but is enabled by default and pre-installed (not pinned). No action required.
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Microsoft Teams: Emoji shortcuts expand to iOS and Android
MC1404321 | June 25 – Microsoft Teams is expanding desktop-style emoji shortcuts to iOS and Android, allowing users to insert emojis by typing keywords between colons (e.g., :smile:). The feature, enabled by default, rolls out worldwide from March to August 2026, improving mobile emoji input consistency and productivity.
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Microsoft Purview: Endpoint data loss prevention support for FTP and SFTP
MC1404319 | June 25 – Microsoft Purview Endpoint DLP will support monitoring and protecting FTP and SFTP transfers on managed Windows devices starting late July 2026 (preview) and mid-August 2026 (GA). Admins must enable this in policies to audit or block transfers, enhancing data loss prevention across common file transfer methods.
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Group member management temporarily unavailable from SharePoint Online Group card
MC1404318 | June 25 – Group membership management from the SharePoint Online Group card will be temporarily disabled starting late June 2026 to fix reliability issues, with full functionality expected by September 30, 2026. Users should manage memberships via Outlook, Teams, or the Microsoft 365 admin center during this period. No admin action is required.
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Microsoft Teams for the web will respect Microsoft Entra “Keep Me Signed In” (KMSI) settings
MC1404315 | June 25 – Microsoft Teams for the web will respect Microsoft Entra ID’s “Keep Me Signed In” (KMSI) settings starting late June 2026. Sessions will persist only if users choose to stay signed in; otherwise, sessions clear on browser close, enhancing security on shared devices. No immediate action is required.
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Microsoft Viva: Copilot Analytics – Manager role license requirement update for team views
MC1404310 | June 25 – Microsoft Viva Insights Copilot Analytics will remove the Viva Insights license requirement for managers to access team views starting mid-July 2026. Eligible managers and delegates can access insights based on admin settings, easing access and supporting broader adoption without impacting existing controls. No immediate action required.
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Dataverse – Enhance Dataverse record descriptions for Copilot /mention
MC1404255 | June 25 – We are announcing the ability to enhance Dataverse record descriptions for Copilot /mention in Dataverse. This feature will reach public preview on July 13, 2026. How does this affect me? With this feature, end users of Microsoft 365 Copilot will see improved Dataverse, Dynamic 365, and Power Apps record references in Context IQ with richer, more descriptive labels that include environment, app, and table information. This makes it easier to identify and select the…
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(Updated) Microsoft Excel: Explicit grounding for editing with Copilot in Excel
MC1403207 | June 25 – Microsoft is adding explicit grounding in Excel Agent, letting users upload files to improve AI analysis and insights across multiple datasets and file types. This feature, enabled by default, rolls out globally from April to June 2026, requires no admin changes, and enhances AI relevance by using user-provided data.
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(Updated) Interact with your favorite apps on Teams using Slash ( / ) Commands
MC1319214 | June 25 – Microsoft Teams will roll out slash (/) commands for apps in the compose box starting early July 2026, enabling users to invoke app functions inline. This affects all Teams users and app developers, requires no admin changes, and apps must update manifests to support commands. No user action needed.
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(Updated) Rewrite with Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat coming soon to Edge for Business users
MC1146821 | June 25 – Microsoft Edge for Business will roll out the Rewrite feature powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat from late August to October 2026. Enabled by default, it allows users to draft and rephrase text via right-click. Admins can manage it with the InlineComposeEnabled policy; DLP restrictions may block functionality.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Engage: Flexible targeting of Storyline Announcements
MC1183013 | June 24 – Microsoft Viva Engage introduces My Team audiences and flexible targeting for Storyline Announcements, allowing leaders to tailor messages using organizational attributes, groups, or individuals. Public preview runs mid-November 2025 to mid-March 2026; general availability starts late July 2026. Requires premium licensing and accurate organizational data.
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Microsoft Viva: Agent flexible query in Analytics Workbench
MC1403410 | June 24 – Microsoft Viva Insights Analytics Workbench will add a flexible query feature for exploring Microsoft 365 Copilot agent usage, enabling analysts to create customized reports by combining agent metrics with organizational data. It rolls out worldwide from late July to late August 2026, requiring no admin action.
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Required update for organizational authentication in Excel Power Query (Entra ID)
MC1403409 | June 24 – Excel Power Query is updating its authentication flow for Organizational Accounts (Microsoft Entra ID) to enhance security and reliability. Users on Excel 2021 version 21.08 or older must update to build 16.0.14334.20754 or later by July 24, 2026, or upgrade to a newer version to avoid authentication loss. Microsoft 365 and newer Excel versions are unaffected.
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OneDrive for the web: New libraries browsing experience
MC1403407 | June 24 – OneDrive for the web will replace the “More places” experience with a new Libraries view by mid-July 2026, enhancing access to SharePoint libraries from recent activity, Teams, and favorite sites. It includes filtering, sorting, and view options, with no changes to permissions or admin settings.
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Microsoft Purview compliance portal: View-only role management enhancements
MC1403403 | June 24 – Microsoft Purview will enable Global Reader and Security Reader roles to view role assignments and scopes in the Purview and Defender portals with read-only access, enhancing compliance visibility without permission changes. Rollout begins late July 2026, requiring no user action but recommending governance review.
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Microsoft Copilot Studio – Create agents optimized for Microsoft 365 and Microsoft 365 Copilot users
MC1403399 | June 24 – We are announcing the ability to create agents optimized for Microsoft 365 and Microsoft 365 Copilot users in Microsoft Copilot Studio (MCS). This feature will reach public preview on June 30, 2026.How does this affect me?This capability includes the use of new knowledge types (such as people, Teams messages, and Exchange inboxes), alongside Visual Creator and Code Interpreter, to create an experience similar to Agent Builder. Additionally, these agents in MCS can use topics,…
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Microsoft Copilot Studio – Evaluate AI action outcome in workflows
MC1403393 | June 24 – We are announcing the ability to evaluate AI action outcomes for the inline Agent action in workflows in Copilot Studio. This feature will be generally available starting on June 30, 2026. How does this affect me? AI action-level workflow evaluations for Agent nodes allow users to understand whether critical AI-driven steps are working as intended before shipping and how quality issues affect the rest of the automation. This enables faster troubleshooting, improves…
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Dynamics 365 Contact Center – Evaluation Retry Capability
MC1403380 | June 24 – We are announcing the ability to enhance troubleshooting with improved error messaging and evaluation retries in the Dynamics 365 Contact Center. This feature will reach general availability on July 24, 2026.How does this affect me?This feature will provide defined, actionable details for errors/failures by:Displaying intuitive and actionable error messaging to support troubleshooting when needed and provide clear next steps.Providing the ability for…
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Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention- DLP to restrict processing external emails in M365 Copilot and Copilot Chat
MC1301714 | June 24 – Microsoft Purview is adding a new Data Loss Prevention (DLP) control for Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Chat to exclude external emails from being used in AI responses. Rolling out from June 2026 (preview) to early 2027 (general availability), this admin-enabled feature enhances data security without affecting email delivery or retention.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: In‑meeting toggle to turn Meeting AI on or off
MC1319216 | June 24 – Microsoft Teams will add an in-meeting toggle for licensed organizers and presenters to turn Meeting AI (Copilot, Facilitator, recap) on or off during live meetings, respecting tenant policies. Rollout starts early July 2026, with no changes to existing compliance or licensing requirements.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Schedule prompts in Agent Builder
MC1302906 | June 24 – Microsoft 365 Copilot’s Agent Builder will allow users to create scheduled workflows that run prompts automatically on various recurrence patterns. This feature, paused for rollout, enables automation of routine tasks per user, respects existing policies, and offers full user control over workflows. No admin action is needed.
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Best practices for deploying Secure Boot certificate updates
MC1403212 | June 24 – What and why:Many individuals and organizations have already successfully updated certificates for client devices, servers, and virtual machines, with others close behind. However close you are, finishing Secure Boot certificate deployment remains important. If you’re still on this path, stay the course. Read about the proven best practices and the resources already available to you, as well as a few more opportunities to ask…
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Room optimization mode relocated to context-dependent option
MC1400830 | June 24 – Microsoft Teams renamed and relocated the “add shared display” option to a context-dependent “optimize for room” feature, improving hybrid meeting setup by automatically optimizing audio, video, and display. Rollout begins early August 2026. No admin action required; users should be informed and documentation updated.
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Configurable alerts for new Microsoft Teams desktop client version releases
MC1402311 | June 23 – Starting late June 2026, Microsoft Teams admins can enable configurable alerts in the Teams admin center to be notified when new desktop client versions roll out. Alerts, disabled by default, can be customized by update ring and platform, and sent via Teams channel or webhook for improved update monitoring.
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Microsoft Teams: Speed dial improvements on Teams mobile
MC1402308 | June 23 – Microsoft Teams mobile is updating its Speed dial feature with a simpler, personalized interface for iOS and Android. Users can add, edit, and remove contacts directly, with lists syncing across devices. The rollout began mid-June 2026, enabling the feature by default without admin changes. No action required.
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Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps: Improvements to threat protection capabilities
MC1402307 | June 23 – Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps is replacing the legacy “Activity performed by terminated user” alert with a dynamic detection model called “Activity by a deprovisioned user (preview)” starting late June 2026. This improves detection accuracy, adapts to threats, requires no manual setup, and may change alert behavior over time.
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Microsoft Teams: Use multiple phone lines on Teams mobile
MC1402306 | June 23 – Microsoft Teams Phone will support multiple phone lines on the Teams mobile app starting late July 2026. Users can manage and select assigned numbers for calls, view unified call history, and handle calls across lines on iOS and Android. No action is required; admins may review user assignments post-rollout.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Fix for notebook deletion issues in environments with data lifecycle policies
MC1402305 | June 23 – Microsoft 365 Copilot fixed notebook deletion issues caused by data lifecycle policy conflicts in Microsoft Purview, restoring expected deletion behavior while maintaining compliance. The fix rolls out worldwide from late June to mid-July 2026, requires no admin action, and supports future notebook recovery features.
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Power Query tenant setting supports ODBC to ADBC transition
MC1402304 | June 23 – Microsoft will introduce a tenant-level setting to support transitioning Power Query from ODBC to ADBC, improving data connectivity performance. The rollout starts late June 2026, with the setting disabled by default initially. No immediate action is required, but reviewing and testing ADBC compatibility is recommended.
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Microsoft Copilot Studio – See a unified view of errors, warnings, and governance notifications
MC1402296 | June 23 – We are announcing the ability to centralize all errors, warnings, and governance notifications in Microsoft Copilot Studio. This feature will reach general availability on July 15, 2026.How does this affect me?This feature helps organizations enable safe innovation without slowing makers down. By clearly surfacing governance constraints early and consolidating all errors and notifications in one place, makers spend less time debugging late-stage failures and more time…
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Quick access to read items while using unread only mode
MC1274550 | June 23 – Microsoft Teams will roll out a feature (May–July 2026) allowing users in unread only mode to quickly access read chats via an eye icon without changing filters. This improves navigation, is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and aims to reduce user confusion.
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Point-in-time restore for Windows is generally available
MC1402092 | June 23 – What and whyPoint-in-time restore is a built-in Windows recovery feature. It lets users roll a PC back to a previous state in minutes, from the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE). Restore points are stored locally. They include:Windows OSInstalled applicationsSystem and app configurationsSettingsLocal user files on the OS volumeThe feature helps…
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The June 2026 Windows non-security preview update is now available
MC1402091 | June 23 – The June 2026 non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, versions 26H1, 25H2, and 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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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Enhanced peripheral data in Pro Management portal reports for BYOD spaces
MC1090689 | June 23 – 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 without a license. Rollout starts late June 2026, completing by late July.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Granular channel notification settings
MC1388719 | June 23 – Microsoft Teams will introduce granular channel notification presets—All new messages, Mentions and replies, and Mute—with customizable options for mentions and threads. Rollout occurs August–September 2026 across all platforms, enabled by default, requiring no admin changes or user action.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Digital signage support for Teams panels
MC1311979 | June 23 – Microsoft Teams will support digital signage on idle Teams panels starting early August 2026. Admins can configure signage per device or tenant-wide via the Teams Rooms Pro Management portal, using supported providers like Appspace and XOGO. This feature requires Teams Rooms Pro or Teams Shared Spaces licenses and has no user impact unless enabled.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Enhanced bookable desk experience with Teams panel based desk devices
MC1330887 | June 23 – Microsoft Teams will enhance desk booking on panel-based devices like Logi Dock Flex, allowing users and visitors to view and reserve desks directly. Rollout starts early August 2026, requiring a Teams Shared Space license per device. No admin action is needed; testing and user communication are recommended.
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Secure Boot certificate updates for Linux on Azure virtual machines
MC1401337 | June 23 – What and whyMicrosoft has published new guidance for managing Secure Boot certificate updates for Linux on Azure virtual machines, including Trusted Launch and Confidential VMs with Secure Boot enabled. These updates help maintain trusted boot integrity and help ensure continued…
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(Updated) New entry point for “Create pages with Copilot in SharePoint”
MC1324284 | June 22 – Copilot in SharePoint is enhanced with a new entry point and integrated authoring flow for AI-assisted page and news post creation. Rollout spans March to August 2026. Eligible users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license can quickly generate and customize content via prompts in SharePoint and the Site Template Gallery. No admin action needed.
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Dynamics 365 Project Operations – Post project invoice proposals using multithreaded batch tasks
MC1390348 | June 22 – We are announcing the ability to post project invoice proposals by parallelizing the work using multithreaded batch tasks in Dynamics 365 Project Operations. This feature will reach general availability on June 15, 2026. How does this affect me? This feature significantly improves performance when posting the project invoice proposal and makes the final invoice document available. This feature provides the following capabilities: New logic that splits the…
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Microsoft Teams: New Events templates with “Optimize for large audience” and policy-based behavior
MC1401303 | June 22 – Microsoft Teams is introducing new Events templates with an “Optimize for large audience” option to support events over 1,000 attendees, applying town hall policies via CsTeamsEventsPolicy. Rollout begins June 2026. No action is required, but admins should review policies to align settings with organizational needs.
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Microsoft Teams: Location-Based Routing update blocks OS default location for Operator Connect in India
MC1401300 | June 22 – Microsoft Teams updated Location-Based Routing for Operator Connect in India to block manually set Windows OS default locations, enforcing network-based location detection for regulatory compliance. This may cause intermittent PSTN calling issues, especially on VPNs or virtual environments. Organizations should update VPN split-tunnel settings and ensure proper network-based location detection.
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Automatic recording and transcription for Teams Call Queues
MC1401299 | June 22 – Microsoft Teams Call Queues will support automatic call recording and transcription starting mid-July 2026, with recordings stored in SharePoint. Admins can enable, configure announcements, and control agent access. Teams Premium license is required for accessing recordings. Organizations should review policies and prepare for compliance impacts.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot app: Simplified, chat-centered experience
MC1325422 | June 22 – Microsoft 365 Copilot app is updated with a simplified, chat-centered experience featuring streamlined navigation, a new Tasks tab, and a consolidated Work IQ toggle. The update rolls out worldwide starting June 22, 2026, with an opt-out toggle until July 15, after which the new experience becomes default.
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(Updated) Copilot Cowork generally available today
MC1393471 | June 22 – Copilot Cowork is now generally available worldwide with GPT-5.5, new plugins, and Microsoft Purview integration. It requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and usage-based billing via Copilot Credits. Admins must enable billing by June 16, 2026, or Frontier users lose access by July 1. A new Cost Management Dashboard helps control spending and usage.
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(Updated) Update to agents in SharePoint: Simpler launch experience and new site AI settings
MC1315219 | June 22 – SharePoint agents are updated for a simpler launch and new Site AI settings, giving site owners control over highlighted agents. Custom agent creation requires an M365 Copilot license. Approved agents won’t appear in the Agent Picker and should be placed on site pages. Rollout completes by mid-June 2026.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Data Lifecycle Management: Retention policies for Microsoft Planner content
MC1384412 | June 22 – Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management will support retention and deletion policies for Microsoft Planner tasks, enabling automated compliance management. Rollout starts mid-July 2026, allowing admins to apply policies by task dates and plan types without immediate user changes unless policies are enforced. No action needed if controls aren’t required.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Data Lifecycle Management – Power Automate integration with records management
MC1385583 | June 22 – Microsoft Purview Records Management will integrate with Power Automate to enable custom workflows when retention-labeled items reach the end of their retention period. This feature, rolling out mid-July to late September 2026, allows admins to automate post-retention actions without changing existing labels or impacting users unless configured.
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(Updated) Scoped SharePoint search in Teams (SharePoint app, also called Viva Connections)
MC1332816 | June 22 – Starting late June 2026, Teams’ SharePoint app (Viva Connections) search will be scoped to SharePoint content, showing relevant results and suggestions within Teams. The feature is enabled by default, respects existing permissions, requires no admin changes, and will complete rollout by mid to late August 2026.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Governance for built-in agents in the Teams admin center
MC1387573 | June 22 – Microsoft Teams is introducing a centralized governance experience in the Teams admin center for managing built-in agents like Channel Agent, Facilitator, and Copilot Agent. This update, rolling out worldwide in July 2026, separates built-in agent management from traditional apps, enhancing policy control and compliance visibility for admins.
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Microsoft Viva: New Copilot usage and cost insights
MC1400825 | June 22 – Microsoft Viva introduces default-enabled cost management insights to track Copilot credit usage across AI services like Cowork and WorkIQ API. Managers, analysts, and admins gain scoped visibility to usage and costs for better budget oversight. Available worldwide June 30, 2026, with no pricing changes or extra compliance requirements.
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Stay Up to Date in Employee Self-Service
MC1400829 | June 22 – Stay Up to Date in Employee Self-Service (ESS) launches worldwide by mid-August 2026, providing personalized, prioritized update cards on the ESS landing page for IT, HR, and workplace requests. Enabled by default for eligible tenants, it improves productivity by surfacing ticket status and enabling contextual Copilot conversations without creating or modifying tickets.
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Create branded presentations using Copilot in PowerPoint
MC1400828 | June 22 – Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint now lets users select a brand kit during presentation creation, ensuring consistent, on-brand slides with reduced manual effort. Available worldwide by late June 2026 for licensed users, this feature enhances AI-generated content with organizational branding and supports admin policy controls.
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Microsoft Purview | Data Lifecycle Management: Retention support expanded to all supported Microsoft Copilot apps
MC1400827 | June 22 – Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management retention policies now cover all supported Microsoft Copilot apps, ensuring consistent compliance and records management across Copilot experiences. The update, enabled by default since June 17, 2026, requires no policy changes but may need review and communication with compliance teams.
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Microsoft Entra: Self-service password reset CAPTCHA protection updated
MC1400824 | June 22 – Microsoft Entra is replacing the legacy CAPTCHA in self-service password reset with backend throttling and behavior-based detection to enhance security and user experience. The update, requiring no configuration, will roll out worldwide from late July to mid-August 2026, with no impact on users or admins.
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