Message center announcements
August 31, 2026 – September 6, 2026
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Deprecation for Manifest V2 (MV2) browser extensions support in Microsoft Edge
MC1467356 | September 4 – Microsoft Edge will retire Manifest V2 (MV2) extensions by early 2027, fully switching to Manifest V3 (MV3) for improved security and performance. MV2 extensions will be disabled, blocked from new installs, and policies supporting MV2 removed. Enterprises must migrate to MV3 before the deprecation deadline.
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Microsoft Word: Similarity Checker retirement
MC1466753 | September 3 – Microsoft Word’s Similarity Checker will be retired on October 3, 2026, and removed from Microsoft Editor. Other writing and editing features, including Microsoft 365 Copilot, remain unaffected. Organizations should review workflows, inform users, and consider alternatives if needed. No action or compliance issues are required.
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(Updated) Default visibility of additional profile card properties in Microsoft 365 profile cards
MC1438571 | September 3 – Microsoft 365 will change the default visibility of 11 profile card properties to show by default when populated, starting late September 2026. Administrators can review and hide specific properties using Microsoft Graph APIs before rollout. Visibility remains manageable via admin center post-rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Copilot Analytics launches new agent dashboard
MC1166852 | September 3 – Microsoft Viva Copilot Analytics introduces a new Agent Dashboard for tracking agent adoption and Copilot credit usage, rolling out publicly in early February 2026 and generally available by late October 2026. It offers detailed metrics, retention trends, and top agent insights, enhancing the Copilot Dashboard’s Adoption tab.
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Project Online Essentials reaches End of Life on October 1, 2026: Action required
MC1466302 | September 2 – Project Online Essentials will reach end of life on October 1, 2026. Organizations must transition users to supported licenses like Project and Planner Plan 1 or Plan 3 before then to maintain access and licensing rights for Project Online, Project Server, and Planner Premium capabilities.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Front-of-room view control for Webinars and structured meetings in Teams Rooms on Android
MC1316231 | September 2 – Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android will default front-of-room displays to attendee view during webinars and structured meetings starting mid-June 2026, completing by mid-September. Presenters keep full control via console, no impact on remote attendees, and no configuration needed. A Teams Rooms Pro license is required.
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(Updated) Express voice enrollment in Microsoft Teams
MC1197146 | September 2 – Express voice enrollment in Microsoft Teams enables quick voice profile registration for enhanced features like speaker recognition and improved transcripts. Rolling out mid-June to mid-September 2026 for commercial tenants (excluding EDU), it is ON by default but can be managed or disabled by admins via PowerShell settings.
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(Updated) Microsoft OneNote: Multimodal recording in Copilot Notebooks on Windows
MC1405506 | September 2 – Microsoft is introducing multimodal capture in OneNote Copilot Notebooks on Windows, allowing users to record audio, images, and notes together. Copilot generates summaries and action items from this content. The feature rolls out worldwide from late September to mid-October 2026, requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, and can be disabled by admins.
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Microsoft Viva Engage: Microsoft Entra permissions required for community and membership administration
MC1465773 | September 1 – Starting late September 2026, Microsoft Viva Engage will require Microsoft Entra permissions—Yammer Administrator role or Community Admin assignment—for community and membership management tasks previously allowed to Verified or Network Admins. Administrators should review and update role assignments accordingly.
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Microsoft Defender XDR: DLP alerts will be set as behaviors by default
MC1465771 | September 1 – Microsoft Defender XDR will set Microsoft Purview DLP alerts as behaviors by default starting October 12, 2026, reducing alert volume while keeping DLP data accessible in Advanced Hunting and Purview. Administrators can disable this rule to retain DLP alerts in the Defender XDR incident queue.
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Teams web client users will be redirected to teams.cloud.microsoft
MC1465764 | September 1 – Teams web users will be redirected from teams.microsoft.com to teams.cloud.microsoft by September 2026. This domain change won’t affect features or existing links. Temporary admin control to disable redirect ends December 31, 2026. Organizations should update documentation and ensure network access to *.cloud.microsoft.
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Unified management of app and agent availability and installation in Teams, Outlook, and the Microsoft 365 app
MC796790 | September 1 – Microsoft is unifying app and agent availability and installation management across Teams, Outlook, and Microsoft 365 admin centers in three phases from September 2025 to mid-September 2026. This ensures consistent policies, synchronized settings, and streamlined admin experience without immediate action required.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Private chat for organizers and presenters in structured meetings, webinars, and town halls
MC1188222 | September 1 – Microsoft Teams will introduce a private chat for organizers, co-organizers, and presenters in structured meetings, webinars, and town halls, unifying backroom chat behavior. Rollout occurs from mid-October to late November 2026. Admins should review policies, communicate changes, and update documentation accordingly.
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Upcoming changes to classic publishing sites, classic user-created pages and custom scripting in SharePoint Online
MC1464926 | August 31 – Microsoft will disable creation of classic publishing sites and pages in SharePoint Online starting March 1, 2027, and make existing classic user-created pages read-only by October 1, 2028. Custom scripting will be disabled. Organizations should assess usage and plan phased modernization to modern SharePoint experiences.
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Microsoft Teams: Updated header and dashboard for chats and channels on mobile
MC1467357 | September 4 – Microsoft Teams mobile will feature a redesigned header and lightweight dashboard for chats and channels, improving navigation and access to key details. Rolling out from late September to early October 2026, this update aligns mobile with desktop experience and requires no user action.
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(Updated) Microsoft Entra ID: Optimizations for passkey registration experience
MC1440968 | September 4 – Microsoft Entra ID is optimizing passkey registration to better align with administrator policies, prioritize local device passkeys, and improve successful registrations without UI changes. The rollout begins late August 2026, completing by mid-September. No action is required; organizations should continue promoting passkey adoption.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: RTMP-In port and domain changes required
MC1387814 | September 4 – Microsoft Teams is updating RTMP-In port and domain requirements to improve streaming reliability. Admins must allow outbound access to ports 50118, 50119, and domain *.rtmpingest.mcr.teams.cloud.microsoft by January 31, 2027. Existing RTMP-In events work until end of 2026; new events require updates to avoid failure.
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Microsoft Viva: Agent flexible query in Analytics Workbench
MC1403410 | September 4 – Microsoft Viva Insights Analytics Workbench will add a flexible query feature in late September 2026, enabling analysts to explore Microsoft 365 Copilot agent usage with customizable queries. This automatic update requires no admin action and supports data-driven decisions for organizations with over 50 Copilot licenses.
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Call Quality Dashboard Custom Detailed Reports
MC1466864 | September 4 – Call Quality Dashboard will get a refreshed interface with enhanced accessibility and features like dark mode. Public preview starts mid-August 2026; general availability begins early September 2026. No action is needed, and users can revert to the old experience during rollout.
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Cross-post SharePoint News to Engage
MC1466762 | September 3 – SharePoint News can now be cross-posted to Viva Engage communities with full fidelity and synchronized conversations across platforms. Rolling out worldwide from late September to October 2026, this feature unifies content distribution and discussions, enhancing engagement without content duplication. Admins should inform users accordingly.
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Microsoft Copilot Pages: Access existing Pages from the “/” menu in chat
MC1466760 | September 3 – Starting late August 2026, users can access existing Pages via the “/” menu in Copilot chat, while the “Edit in Pages” menu will focus on creating new Pages. This update streamlines referencing Pages without affecting existing content or permissions. No action is required.
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Microsoft Teams: Collect information with List Form in Workflows
MC1466757 | September 3 – Microsoft Teams Workflows will add a new trigger, “A form is submitted,” for automating actions based on SharePoint list–backed form responses. Rolling out September–October 2026, it enables posting responses in Teams, uses existing SharePoint governance, requires no admin action, and respects current permissions and policies.
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Microsoft Viva Engage: Reducing reply notification volume in email
MC1466754 | September 3 – Microsoft Viva Engage will reduce email reply notifications by only sending alerts for direct replies, @mentions, and new posts, cutting down on broader conversation notifications. This change, rolling out from September to October 2026, requires no user action and keeps existing settings unchanged.
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Microsoft Teams: Lobby visibility will align with the “Who can admit from lobby” meeting option
MC1466751 | September 3 – Microsoft Teams will align lobby visibility with the “Who can admit from lobby” setting, so only users allowed to admit participants can see those waiting. This privacy-focused change rolls out globally in September 2026, requires no action, and may affect meeting workflows relying on presenter lobby visibility.
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Microsoft Secure Score: New AI-readiness recommendations for device security
MC1466750 | September 3 – Microsoft Secure Score will add four new AI-readiness recommendations for device security in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, focusing on TPM 2.0, VBS, HVCI, and LAPS. These will help identify and remediate devices lacking key protections, rolling out from early to late September 2026 with no action required to receive them.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) support for Teams meetings and events
MC1323270 | September 3 – Microsoft Teams will support Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) for town halls and live events starting June 2026, offering improved reliability and backup stream failover alongside existing RTMP. No user impact; admins must enable SRT in meeting policies and update event production processes accordingly.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Building‑level insights on the Teams Rooms Pro Management portal recommended actions page
MC1257308 | September 3 – Microsoft is adding building-level insights to the Teams Rooms Pro Management portal’s recommended actions page, helping IT identify buildings with high Teams Rooms usage but still have BYOD rooms. This feature, enabled by default for eligible licenses, rolls out mid-June to mid-September 2026 to improve meeting consistency.
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Frontier: [Skills] ‘Explain this presentation’ built in skill in PPT Copilot (Desktop)
MC1466328 | September 3 – PowerPoint Copilot’s “Explain this presentation” skill, rolling out in September 2026 for Windows desktop, provides users with an impartial summary of presentations, including main ideas, key takeaways, numbers, visuals, speaker notes, and open questions, enhancing understanding without requiring user action.
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Frontier: [Skills] ‘Explain this presentation’ built in skill in PPT Copilot (Web)
MC1466327 | September 3 – PowerPoint for the web will roll out an “Explain this presentation” skill in September 2026, providing users with an impartial summary of slides, charts, notes, key takeaways, numbers, visuals, and open questions to help understand presentations faster. A Copilot license is required.
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Frontier: [Skills] ‘Explain this presentation’ built in skill in PPT Copilot (Mac)
MC1466326 | September 3 – PowerPoint for Mac will roll out the “Explain this presentation” skill in September 2026, providing users with an impartial summary of slides, charts, notes, and key data to help understand presentations faster. No action is required, but a Copilot license is needed.
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Frontier: Skills] ‘Sharpen slide titles’ built in skill in PPT Copilot (Desktop)
MC1466323 | September 3 – PowerPoint Copilot’s “Sharpen slide titles” skill will roll out in early September 2026 for Windows desktop users, rewriting slide titles as clear takeaways to enhance impact. No admin changes are needed, but a Copilot license is required. Inform help desks and update training accordingly.
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Frontier: [Skills] ‘Sharpen slide titles’ built in skill in PPT Copilot (Mac)
MC1466321 | September 3 – PowerPoint for Mac will get the “Sharpen slide titles” skill in early September 2026, rewriting slide titles as clear takeaways to enhance impact. No admin changes needed, but a Copilot license is required. Inform help desks and update training materials accordingly.
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Frontier: [Skills] ‘Sharpen slide titles’ built in skill in PPT Copilot (web)
MC1466322 | September 3 – PowerPoint for the web will get a new Copilot skill, “Sharpen slide titles,” in early September 2026, which rewrites slide titles as clear takeaways. No admin changes are needed, but a Copilot license is required. Inform help desks and update training materials accordingly.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview: Information Protection- File Labeler and File Viewer for MacOS
MC1326509 | September 2 – Microsoft Purview Information Protection is introducing File Labeler and File Viewer apps for macOS, enabling sensitivity labeling and protected file viewing like on Windows. Public preview starts May 29, 2026, with general availability on November 30, 2026. Advanced label-based protection is not supported initially.
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Microsoft Teams: Centralized notification settings for channels
MC1466307 | September 2 – Microsoft Teams will introduce centralized channel notification settings, allowing users to manage all channel notifications from one location. This feature, enabled by default, rolls out worldwide in October 2026, preserves existing settings, requires no admin action, and aims to simplify notification management.
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Microsoft Planner: New Planner usage report in the Microsoft 365 admin center
MC1466299 | September 2 – A new Planner usage report in the Microsoft 365 admin center, launching September 2026, provides admins with tenant-level and user-level Planner activity data, including active users and usage trends for basic and premium plans. It includes identifiable user info, requires no action, and supports compliance and reporting needs.
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Microsoft Teams: Report security concerns in meetings
MC1466296 | September 2 – Microsoft Teams will introduce a “Report a concern” feature in meetings by late 2026, allowing users to report suspicious behavior like phishing or scams. Reports, including meeting metadata, will be accessible to administrators via Microsoft Defender and Teams admin center for investigation and response. This feature is enabled by default.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Local Pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) controls for Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows
MC1459138 | September 2 – Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows will add native local Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) camera controls for compatible cameras, allowing users to adjust cameras directly from the room console. Rollout begins September 2026, with no action required. Administrators should inform users and update support materials accordingly.
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(Updated) Co-organizer experience updates in Teams Webinars and Townhalls
MC688109 | September 2 – Co-organizers in Teams Webinars and Townhalls can now fully manage events, including editing details, publishing, and canceling, achieving parity with organizers. Rollout starts mid-January 2025 for targeted release and mid-June 2026 for general availability, with no preparation needed.
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(Updated) Scoped SharePoint search in Teams (SharePoint app, also called Viva Connections)
MC1332816 | September 2 – 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-September 2026.
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(Updated) Assign open shifts in Microsoft Teams Shifts
MC1324280 | September 2 – Microsoft Teams Shifts introduces “Assign open shifts,” enabling managers to auto-assign open shifts based on availability, time off, and scheduling rules. Rolling out worldwide from mid-June to mid-September 2026, the feature is optional and allows review before publishing. No action required from users.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Unblock users to send message while file is uploading in the background
MC1317836 | September 2 – Microsoft Teams will allow users to send messages while files upload asynchronously in the background, improving real-time collaboration. The rollout starts early August 2026 for targeted release and mid-September 2026 for general availability, with no changes to compliance or file storage. No action is required.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams Town halls: Upload custom backgrounds in Manage what attendees see
MC1307982 | September 2 – Microsoft Teams will allow organizers and presenters of town hall events with Teams Premium licenses to upload custom background images in the “Manage what attendees see” feature. This rollout begins early June 2026, enhancing branded visuals behind presenters and shared content in supported layouts.
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(Updated) Improved copy and paste support for @mentions and shared contacts in Microsoft Teams
MC1250273 | September 2 – Microsoft Teams will improve copy-paste support for @mentions and shared contacts by preserving interactive tags when valid in the destination. If invalid, tags revert to plain text with original display. Rollout occurs May to mid-September 2026 across platforms, requiring no admin action and enhancing messaging consistency.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Identify external bots joining your Teams meetings
MC1251206 | September 2 – Microsoft Teams will detect and label external meeting assistant bots attempting to join meetings, giving organizers control to approve, deny, or remove them. This feature rolls out from mid-May to mid-September 2026, with admin policies to manage bot handling enabled by default for all tenants.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams town halls now support backup Real-Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP) streams
MC1261595 | September 2 – Microsoft Teams town halls will support a backup RTMP stream to improve reliability for large live events. If the primary stream fails, Teams automatically switches to the backup without affecting attendees. Rollout starts late April 2026 and completes by mid-September 2026, requiring no admin action.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Recently used emojis sync across devices
MC1256307 | September 2 – Microsoft Teams will sync recently used emojis and reactions across all devices by mid-July to mid-September 2026, providing a consistent emoji experience. The feature is enabled by default, requires no user action, and does not affect data flow, compliance, or existing admin settings.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New user setting to view incoming calls in a small window
MC1045221 | September 2 – Microsoft Teams will introduce a new default setting allowing users to view incoming calls in a small, resizable window to reduce disruptions. This feature will roll out from May 2025 to mid-September 2026 across all platforms, requiring no admin action but user notification is recommended.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Prepare custom apps for private and shared channel compatibility
MC1459131 | September 2 – Microsoft Teams will roll out a feature by mid-September 2026 to help admins identify custom line-of-business apps needing updates for private and shared channel compatibility. Updating these apps ensures business continuity, reduces support issues, and maintains app access across evolving channel experiences.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot app update: Simpler Copilot access
MC1454108 | September 2 – Microsoft 365 Copilot app is updating to a unified app for personal and work accounts with clearer visual cues, a simpler name and icon, and a new web URL (copilot.cloud.microsoft). Rollout begins mid-August 2026, with no changes to security, compliance, or enterprise controls.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview: Data Lifecycle Management- Azure PST Import
MC1281505 | September 2 – Azure PST Import enables Microsoft 365 admins to import PST files from Azure Blob Storage into Exchange Online mailboxes via PowerShell. It includes readiness validation, reporting, and audit logging. Rollout starts mid-October 2026 (public preview) and early December 2026 (worldwide). No GUI; admin-driven process.
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(Updated) Microsoft Copilot Word: Document summarization experience moving
MC1454113 | September 2 – Starting September 2026, Microsoft Word’s document summarization will move from the Top of Doc experience to other Copilot surfaces, maintaining the same AI-powered capability. Users can generate summaries via Copilot prompts. No admin action is needed, but user communication and training updates are recommended.
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(Updated) Microsoft Defender for Office 365: Prompt injection protection for email
MC1422060 | September 2 – Microsoft Defender for Office 365 will introduce prompt injection protection for email, detecting and quarantining malicious content targeting AI assistants. Rolling out from July to October 2026, it affects organizations with Defender Plan 2 or Microsoft 365 E5, enabling automatic high-confidence threat quarantine by default with no required action.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Copilot chat pane and Summary feature in OneNote Mobile (iPhone)
MC1307979 | September 2 – Microsoft 365 Copilot introduces a new chat pane and Summary feature in OneNote Mobile (iPhone) for users with Copilot (Premium) licenses, enabling AI-generated summaries and Q&A on notes. Rollout begins late September 2026, with existing Copilot controls and compliance policies applying.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Copilot chat pane and Summary feature in OneNote Mobile (Android)
MC1309746 | September 2 – Microsoft 365 Copilot introduces a new Copilot chat pane with a Summary feature in OneNote Mobile (Android) for users with Copilot (Premium) licenses. Rolling out late September to mid-October 2026, it enables generating summaries and asking questions about notes, with existing Copilot policies applying.
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(Updated) SharePoint: AI citations analytics for documents and pages
MC1247902 | September 2 – SharePoint will add AI copilot citation analytics for documents, pages, and news posts, showing how often content is referenced by Microsoft 365 Copilot chat. Available to tenants with over 50 Copilot licenses, rollout starts end of August 2026. No admin action is needed; site owners get new usage insights.
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Updates available for Microsoft 365 Apps for Current Channel
MC1465860 | September 2 – We’ve released updates to the following update channel for Microsoft 365 Apps: Current Channel
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Outlook for iOS and Android: Automatically apply email sensitivity labels from labeled attachments
MC1465780 | September 1 – Outlook for iOS and Android will automatically apply or recommend email sensitivity labels based on attached files with Microsoft Purview labels, enhancing consistent data protection and reducing manual labeling. This feature rolls out globally in late September 2026 with no admin action required.
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Outlook for Mac: Sensitivity label recommendations and auto-labeling from attachments
MC1465779 | September 1 – Outlook for Mac will auto-apply or recommend Microsoft Purview sensitivity labels on emails based on attached files’ labels, enhancing consistent information protection. This feature rolls out worldwide in late September 2026, requires no admin action, and helps reduce manual labeling while supporting compliance.
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Enhanced Slide Navigation with Up and Down Arrow Keys in PPT Live
MC1465777 | September 1 – PowerPoint Live now allows slide navigation using Up and Down Arrow keys, enhancing presenter control. This update, rolling out globally from mid-August to early September 2026, requires no action but may prompt updates to training materials. Existing navigation methods remain unchanged.
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Microsoft Teams: Users can temporarily pause all notifications
MC1465768 | September 1 – Microsoft Teams will let users temporarily pause notifications for a chosen time to reduce interruptions and improve focus. This feature, available on desktop, web, and mobile, rolls out worldwide from mid-September to late October 2026. No admin action is needed.
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(Updated) Pay-as-you-go consumption-based meter for your extra SharePoint storage needs
MC1330893 | September 1 – Microsoft is introducing a pay-as-you-go billing model for SharePoint storage overages, allowing admins to pay only for extra storage used beyond the quota. Available from November 2026, it’s opt-in, excludes education tenants, and requires Azure billing permissions. No user impact; manual storage purchase remains an option.
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(Updated) Classic Outlook for Windows: User-initiated insights with Copilot
MC1311978 | September 1 – User-initiated insights with Copilot in classic Outlook for Windows allow users to highlight email text and prompt Copilot for contextual insights. Rolling out worldwide: Public Preview in May 2026, General Availability in October 2026. Feature is on by default for eligible users and integrates seamlessly without add-ins.
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(Updated) Microsoft Copilot for Outlook: New Copilot entry point in Classic Outlook
MC1441784 | September 1 – Microsoft is updating the Copilot entry point in classic Outlook to a new location next to the ribbon, enhancing visibility and providing AI-powered contextual recommendations. The rollout begins late September 2026 globally, with no changes to licensing or admin settings. No action is required, but communication to users is recommended.
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(Updated) Discussion post previews coming to Viva Engage
MC1413302 | September 1 – Microsoft Viva Engage will introduce discussion post previews starting early September 2026, allowing users to review post formatting and presentation before publishing. This feature requires no admin setup, affects all Viva Engage users, and aims to improve communication quality. Organizations should inform users and update training accordingly.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Breakout rooms now supported in meetings with up to 1,000 attendees
MC1330891 | September 1 – Microsoft Teams now supports breakout rooms in meetings with up to 1,000 attendees, allowing up to 100 breakout rooms per meeting. This feature, enabled by default, removes the previous 300-attendee limit and will roll out from July to September 2026. No action is required.
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(Updated) Microsoft Planner: Planner Agent chat in basic plans
MC1443514 | September 1 – Planner Agent chat is coming to Microsoft Planner basic plans starting September 2026, allowing users with Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses to interact with plans via AI-powered chat. It provides insights, task management, and plan creation using natural language and Microsoft 365 data, with admin controls for access.
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(Updated) Outlook: Share Word, Excel and PowerPoint local files via the new Outlook for Windows
MC1245222 | September 1 – The new Outlook for Windows will support sending locally stored Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files as email attachments starting early November 2026 (worldwide) and mid-January 2027 (GCC). This feature is on by default, requires no admin action, and aligns with classic Outlook functionality.
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Microsoft 365 admin center: Usage reports to manage metered consumption costs for Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat (preview)
MC1069563 | September 1 – A new Message consumption usage report for Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat pay-as-you-go billing is now in preview, showing message usage by tenant, user, agent, and billing policy. It alerts when users exceed 2000 billed messages. General availability begins January 2027 with automatic rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Entra: Improved restore experience for Authenticator passkeys on iOS
MC1423108 | September 1 – Microsoft Entra improves the iOS Microsoft Authenticator app’s passkey restore experience with a clearer, guided flow for device migration, launching worldwide mid-September 2026. It affects iOS users with iCloud backup, requires no action, and includes updated user guidance without policy changes.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New search experience for cloud files in the file attach picker
MC1318124 | September 1 – Microsoft Teams will enable search for cloud files directly in the attach file picker starting June 2026, improving quick sharing by allowing users to find files faster without changing existing permissions. Rollout completes by September 2026, requiring no action but optional user communication and documentation updates.
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(Updated) Copilot Analytics – Agent 365 dashboard for managers
MC1431365 | September 1 – The Agent 365 Dashboard for managers will roll out worldwide and in GCC from mid to late September 2026, extending team-level Microsoft Copilot Analytics access. Managers can view consolidated agent adoption and usage insights. Organizations should review VFAM settings to manage access and update relevant documentation.
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(Updated) OneNote: Multimodal capture in Copilot Notebooks (Android)
MC1450130 | September 1 – Microsoft 365 Copilot Notebooks’ multimodal capture—combining audio transcription, image capture, and typed notes—is expanding to OneNote for Android. Available from mid-August 2026 (preview) and mid-September (general), it generates AI-structured pages saved in Copilot Notebooks, requiring Microsoft 365 Copilot and SharePoint/OneDrive licenses.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Updates to memory and personalization
MC1158329 | September 1 – Microsoft 365 Copilot updates Memory to personalize responses using chat history, with refreshed user controls for managing Saved Memory. Public preview starts mid-November 2025; general availability begins mid-September 2026. Existing admin settings remain unchanged, and users can control personalization via updated settings.
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